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OE55 KCG

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,591 mi
Last recorded159,591 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 KCG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 159,591 miles

Centre exhaust silencer very poor condition.

Exhaust mounting defective Rear bracket broken, secured with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Totally smooth inner edge, cords will soon be exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Totally smooth inner edge, cords will soon be exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 16 Jan 2019 159,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust silencer very poor condition.

Exhaust mounting defective Rear bracket broken, secured with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Totally smooth inner edge, cords will soon be exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Totally smooth inner edge, cords will soon be exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Jan 2018 151,517 miles

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

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

exhaust skin on middle box loose

Pass 21 Jan 2017 147,663 miles

Centre exhaust box deteriorated

Rear exhaust mount/hanger is broken

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

offside front tyre has a cut on the outer side wall

Fail 19 Jan 2017 147,659 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre exhaust box deteriorated

Rear exhaust mount/hanger is broken

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

offside front tyre has a cut on the outer side wall

Pass 5 Jan 2016 136,742 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 117,640 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 99,642 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 99,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 81,576 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 64,604 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 64,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 54,968 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,243 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 31,237 miles

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

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

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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OE55 KCG is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 OE55 KCG, 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 OE55 KCG registered?

OE55 KCG is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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