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AP06 ECZ

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,818 mi
Last recorded170,818 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 ECZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 170,818 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 170,818 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 153,689 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn inner edges, keep in check

rear bump stops poor condition

Fail 2 Jul 2019 153,689 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn inner edges, keep in check

rear bump stops poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2018 141,585 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear bump stop broken

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorating

coolant bottle cracked and leaking coolant

front number plate damaged but still readable

Fail 2 Jul 2018 141,577 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear bump stop broken

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorating

coolant bottle cracked and leaking coolant

front number plate damaged but still readable

Pass 7 Jul 2017 131,030 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes deteriating

engine covers and undertray fitted

osr nsr slight fluctuation rear brakes

osr tyre wearingon inner treads

Fail 6 Jul 2017 131,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak leaking very badly (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes deteriating

engine covers and undertray fitted

osr nsr slight fluctuation rear brakes

osr tyre wearingon inner treads

Pass 7 Jul 2016 119,990 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn smooth, keep in check (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, recommend new (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp light output slightly low

Fail 4 Jul 2016 119,990 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn smooth, keep in check (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, recommend new (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp light output slightly low

Pass 6 Jul 2015 108,911 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

noise dmf area

oil level just above min level

slight noise n.s.r hub

Fail 6 Jul 2015 108,908 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

slight noise n.s.r hub

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

noise dmf area

oil level just above min level

Pass 8 Jul 2014 97,585 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre tread badly worn on inner edge.

offside and nearside rear indicators faded.

Fail 4 Jul 2014 97,527 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre appears to be under-inflated.

nearside rear tyre tread badly worn on inner edge.

offside and nearside rear indicators faded.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 86,811 miles

offside and nearside front tyre tread low on inner edges.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 77,738 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 67,220 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 67,220 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,292 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 42,270 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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AP06 ECZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AP06 ECZ, 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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AP06 ECZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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