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OE55 XEP

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,841 mi
Last recorded120,841 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 XEP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 120,841 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 119,908 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 119,908 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 118,662 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 117,539 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 117,025 miles

screw in nsf tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2021 117,025 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

screw in nsf tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2020 116,252 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Sep 2020 116,248 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear bulbs incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2019 115,325 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 115,325 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 114,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 114,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 103,224 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 103,165 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 90,831 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 90,831 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 88,213 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 85,565 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 82,029 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 75,821 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 75,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 25 Jan 2012 68,732 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 54,055 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 43,455 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 34,186 miles

Nearside 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
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OE55 XEP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE55 XEP registered?

OE55 XEP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 January 2006.

Is OE55 XEP safe to buy?

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