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AP55 KPZ

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

56,053 mi
Last recorded56,053 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 KPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 56,053 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly on inside

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 May 2026 56,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly on inside

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2025 52,418 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 49,903 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 49,685 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 49,676 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 47,277 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 46,469 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 45,804 miles

Offside Rear tyre started to perish

Pass 23 Jan 2020 45,122 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 Jan 2019 43,765 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 42,144 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 40,001 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 37,514 miles

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2015 34,760 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 32,708 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 29,707 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 25,898 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)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 21,736 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 17,329 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 12,344 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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AP55 KPZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KPZ, 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 KPZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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