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SW55 KGN

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

158,077 mi
Last recorded158,077 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 KGN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 158,077 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 158,077 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 153,118 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side wall

Fail 16 Mar 2020 153,117 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 29 Mar 2019 149,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 145,247 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 145,190 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 143,091 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 142,958 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

general corrosion to all underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2016 140,394 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 140,360 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 137,019 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 137,019 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 132,458 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 132,458 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 120,024 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 120,024 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 104,424 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Feb 2011 86,790 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 65,934 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 65,934 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,108 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 46,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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SW55 KGN is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 KGN, 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 KGN registered?

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

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