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OE56 KAX

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,214 mi
Last recorded190,214 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 KAX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 190,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively all (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody and suspension parts corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2023 187,997 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust corroded

underside heavily corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 167,452 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 147,929 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 147,929 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 127,660 miles

SURFACE CORROSION REAR BOOT FLOOR SPARE WHEEL WELL AND CHASSIS BOTH SIDES AT REAR

Fail 15 Mar 2018 127,660 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

SURFACE CORROSION REAR BOOT FLOOR SPARE WHEEL WELL AND CHASSIS BOTH SIDES AT REAR

Pass 11 Mar 2017 123,872 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 16 Mar 2016 119,258 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 113,371 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 105,016 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 96,692 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 87,049 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 87,049 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 77,133 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 77,133 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 77,133 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 67,249 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 58,721 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 58,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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OE56 KAX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE56 KAX, 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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OE56 KAX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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