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SW55 DXO

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

133,475 mi
Last recorded133,475 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 DXO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2018 133,475 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil light on dash (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD inner edge (4.1.E.1)

E M L on dash

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust bracket broken rear

Pass 16 Feb 2017 125,309 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear bumper damaged

wipers starting to streak

Pass 19 Feb 2016 118,081 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front and rear exhaust bracket broken

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2015 11,168 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 111,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Feb 2014 103,507 miles

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2014 103,507 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre bald on inner edge (205/50 17)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 91,587 miles

air bag lamp on.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 91,504 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag lamp on.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 78,112 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag lamp on.

Fail 20 Feb 2012 78,112 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag lamp on.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,168 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 62,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 50,146 miles

airbag warning light staying on

Fail 19 Jan 2010 50,146 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

airbag warning light staying on

Pass 13 Jan 2009 35,932 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread worn low

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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SW55 DXO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SW55 DXO, 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 SW55 DXO registered?

SW55 DXO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is SW55 DXO safe to buy?

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