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SW55 KHC

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

190,825 mi
Last recorded190,825 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 KHC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 190,825 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 182,929 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2020 164,330 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 152,023 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 148,759 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 148,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 140,754 miles

Offside Outer cv gaiter deteriorated slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2016 132,022 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2016 132,022 miles

Rear exhaust is corroded

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 May 2015 122,365 miles

front wipers are slightly perished

Pass 21 May 2014 111,315 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 101,019 miles

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

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

child seat is fited to osr seat and is unable to test rear seat belt

Fail 22 May 2013 101,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 88,317 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 88,317 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 76,628 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 76,627 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 75,208 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 54,125 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 KHC is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KHC, 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 KHC registered?

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

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