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VO06 SWK

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

138,670 mi
Last recorded138,670 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 SWK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 138,670 miles

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

exaust corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2024 133,292 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 128,553 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 121,389 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 115,475 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 109,745 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 102,213 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 102,160 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 96,021 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 88,860 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 82,240 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 82,240 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 76,859 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 70,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 62,359 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 53,359 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 44,951 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 38,286 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,719 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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VO06 SWK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VO06 SWK, 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 VO06 SWK registered?

VO06 SWK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is VO06 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO06 SWK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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