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AP06 FXB

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,948 mi
Last recorded159,948 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 FXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 159,948 miles

Central Exhaust corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 134,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 132,087 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 129,869 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 124,980 miles

front brake pipes coated in grease

rear brake pipes coated in grease

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2017 124,980 miles

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

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

front brake pipes coated in grease

rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 21 Jul 2016 121,199 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 113,778 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2014 106,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 106,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 97,877 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 80,564 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 62,529 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 48,136 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 31,832 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 31,735 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge.

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 FXB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AP06 FXB, 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 AP06 FXB registered?

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

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