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AP55 HLZ

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

219,432 mi
Last recorded219,432 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 HLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 219,432 miles

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

items removed from drivers view

Fail 2 Feb 2016 219,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

items removed from drivers view

Pass 16 Jan 2015 186,432 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 186,423 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 173,521 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 153,747 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 16 Jan 2013 152,025 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 132,718 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 113,693 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 113,693 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 95,973 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 95,973 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 79,756 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 79,756 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HLZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP55 HLZ registered?

AP55 HLZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is AP55 HLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP55 HLZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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