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OE55 XEU

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,931 mi
Last recorded152,931 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 XEU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 152,931 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 152,868 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 137,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 132,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 132,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside also completely bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 122,000 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 111,146 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 111,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 104,698 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 104,698 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 98,422 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Exhaust outer casing in poor condition

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2015 92,556 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Fail 21 Oct 2015 92,556 miles

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

Exhaust in poor condition

Fail 7 Oct 2014 84,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cracks in front inner tyre sidewalls advise replacement

exhaust rusty

offside front tyre wearing on edge

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 7 Oct 2014 84,659 miles

cracks in front inner tyre sidewalls advise replacement

exhaust rusty

offside front tyre wearing on edge

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 22 Oct 2013 78,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centor box outer cover corroding off

Pass 22 Oct 2013 78,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centor box outer cover corroding off

Pass 31 Oct 2012 69,690 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 59,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2011 59,518 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Oct 2010 50,747 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 44,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 44,430 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 34,990 miles

ALL 4 TYRES ARE WORN TO 2MM TREAD REMAINING ON SHOULDERS AND SHOULD BE REPLACED A.S.A.P.

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 XEU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XEU, 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 XEU registered?

OE55 XEU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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