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SW55 KGP

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,200 mi
Last recorded157,200 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 KGP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 157,200 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 149,940 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 143,504 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 143,063 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 132,993 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 132,779 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 120,866 miles

exhaust rear section badly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 112,347 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 112,347 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 99,459 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 92,033 miles

EXHAUST MIDDLE SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 77,358 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 62,034 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 62,034 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,322 miles

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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SW55 KGP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW55 KGP registered?

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

Is SW55 KGP safe to buy?

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