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OE56 KCU

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,452 mi
Last recorded94,452 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 KCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 94,452 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 94,447 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 13 May 2016 88,395 miles

O/s/f tyre low tread depth on inner edge.

O/s/r wheel starting to bind.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 81,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2013 70,435 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 60,626 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 50,137 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 50,137 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 37,395 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 24,824 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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OE56 KCU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KCU, 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 OE56 KCU registered?

OE56 KCU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is OE56 KCU safe to buy?

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