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AP55 FFA

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

165,068 mi
Last recorded165,068 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 FFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 165,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light slight damaged/cracked. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

rear seat base missing seat belts work all ok.

Pass 15 Aug 2022 155,948 miles

small chip to windscreen o/s/f lower corner

Pass 15 Jul 2021 148,628 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 148,628 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 140,671 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 140,467 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 134,329 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres scrubbing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 127,294 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 127,291 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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 116,103 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 116,078 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 106,862 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 98,691 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 91,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking gasses

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 91,859 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking gasses

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 82,359 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder of tread, probable cause is misalignment.

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

Service indicator illuminated.

Fail 12 Jul 2013 82,356 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder of tread, probable cause is misalignment.

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

Service indicator illuminated.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 75,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2012 75,711 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,586 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 68,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 60,206 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 51,996 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 47,886 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 47,886 miles

Nearside 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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AP55 FFA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AP55 FFA, 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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AP55 FFA is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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