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SO55 XGK

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,029 mi
Last recorded161,029 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 XGK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 161,029 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on outeredge

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both dog bone arms (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2015 161,029 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure flexi hose (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front tyre wear on outeredge

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both dog bone arms (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 143,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front tyres wear on edges and cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 26 Sep 2014 142,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front tyres wear on edges and cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Sep 2013 124,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust detereiorated .

very slight noise from n/s/r wheelbearing

Fail 24 Sep 2013 124,681 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust detereiorated .

nearside rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind .

Pass 3 Oct 2012 106,537 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

engine under tray insecure/loose.

exhaust system corroded [not leaking at time of test].

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner shoulder.

offside front tyre worn bald on inner shoulder.

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner shoulder.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 90,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f light cracked .

Fail 12 Oct 2011 90,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

lip on front brake discs .

o/s/f light cracked .

Pass 15 Dec 2010 77,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cannot fully check rear middle seat belt due to belt jammed under n/s/r child seat.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 61,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 42,692 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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SO55 XGK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,883 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO55 XGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SO55 XGK registered?

SO55 XGK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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