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AP06 FXC

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,687 mi
Last recorded111,687 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 111,687 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 109,523 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 109,519 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 107,767 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 107,767 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 106,510 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 106,508 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 104,852 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 104,848 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 103,545 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 103,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 100,165 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2019 89,595 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 89,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 77,332 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 66,647 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 54,067 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 54,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 48,661 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 42,815 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 35,316 miles

exhaust slightly deteriated

Pass 12 Dec 2011 232,824 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 21,793 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 13,927 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 11,928 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 FXC is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FXC, 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 FXC registered?

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

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