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AP55 HMC

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

277,933 mi
Last recorded277,933 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 HMC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 277,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear light broken

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 272,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 268,160 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 268,152 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel leaking under bonnett (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2022 261,610 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 256,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 256,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 246,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 246,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 240,068 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 240,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 238,702 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 230,461 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight damage to windscreen

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2015 206,907 miles

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

both silencers deteriorated

front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2015 206,907 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both silencers deteriorated

front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2014 185,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads 3/4 worn

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm minimum tread depth

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 23 Apr 2014 185,856 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)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads 3/4 worn

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm minimum tread depth

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 12 Apr 2013 162,820 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges.

centre and rear silencers corroded.

Fail 12 Apr 2013 162,814 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing low on edges.

centre and rear silencers corroded.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 139,059 miles

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

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)

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

front tyres wearing heavy on inner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2011 122,211 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm and wearing badly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm and low pressure

Pass 8 Jan 2010 101,961 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 73,637 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 73,637 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 HMC is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HMC, 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 HMC is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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