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KM55 CKU

2006 Volvo V50

Maroon Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,493 mi
Last recorded196,493 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 CKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 196,493 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 190,217 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 190,217 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 185,505 miles

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Sep 2016 185,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2015 178,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 175,215 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 165,419 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 153,638 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside & nearside rear brake discs parshaley corroded.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 139,923 miles

All brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 131,831 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 97,056 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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KM55 CKU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Maroon with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KM55 CKU, 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 KM55 CKU registered?

KM55 CKU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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