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2006 VOLVO V50
General Information
- Registration SW55KHV
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V50
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 08 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 152,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
13 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,783 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 148,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 145,036 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,720 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust / oil leak
22 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 138,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- All direction indicators incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust shield insecure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,564 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Valance broken
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
8 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 121,735 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear valance broken
9 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,856 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2016 8 Jun 20269 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,993 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
3 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 97,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
10 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,562 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
12 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,592 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 80,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,647 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2012 8 Jun 202610 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,323 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 62,323 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,139 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2010 8 Jun 202615 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,369 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW55KHV was registered on 2006-01-31
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