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AP06 SZD

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,980 mi
Last recorded179,980 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 179,980 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear tail pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 179,760 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear tail pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 172,054 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust heatshield loose on mountings

Fail 17 Apr 2019 171,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust heatshield loose on mountings

Pass 2 May 2018 165,749 miles

Brake fluid level is low.

Centre exhaust silencer is in poor condition and weak with corrosion.

Exhaust emissions close to upper limit.

Long travel on parking brake lever.

Rear brake pads are worn low.

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure and resting on exhaust.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 165,639 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both rear tyres are severely worn on inner edges.

Brake fluid level is low.

Centre exhaust silencer is in poor condition and weak with corrosion.

Exhaust emissions close to upper limit.

Long travel on parking brake lever.

Mascot on dash obscuring drivers view of the road.

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

Rear brake pads are worn low.

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure and resting on exhaust.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 157,757 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 149,919 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 149,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 137,266 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge

offside front side marker not working

Fail 1 Jul 2015 137,265 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Pass 28 May 2014 125,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 119,776 miles

Both front tyres smooth inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2013 115,875 miles

4 wheel tracking

All 4 tyres wearing low on edge

Offside number plate light bulb holder poor

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 109,147 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 99,518 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 92,839 miles

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

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

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 SZD is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SZD, 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 SZD is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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