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SW55 KGK

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,730 mi
Last recorded117,730 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 KGK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 117,730 miles

All Rear suspension bushes are perished

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside and exposed components have early signs of corrosion

Fail 3 May 2022 117,722 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin EGR pipe burst (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All Rear suspension bushes are perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside and exposed components have early signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2020 113,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 113,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 108,978 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 99,829 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 89,812 miles

Rear Exhaust mount

Fail 31 May 2017 89,812 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure Top mount broken (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure Top mount broken (2.7.2b)

Rear Exhaust mount

Pass 25 May 2016 83,366 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 74,248 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 62,738 miles

exhaust corroded .offside rear tyre getting low .

Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,058 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 55,056 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 48,247 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 41,259 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2010 32,216 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 26,854 miles

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 KGK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KGK, 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 KGK registered?

SW55 KGK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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