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AP55 NWF

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,478 mi
Last recorded145,478 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 NWF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 145,478 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 144,017 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 143,000 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 143,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 137,600 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 130,524 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear quater panel damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2021 126,260 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 126,252 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 121,319 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

play inner steering arms

Fail 2 Mar 2020 121,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

play inner steering arms

Pass 1 Feb 2019 106,269 miles

front suspension arm bushes have slight play

Fail 1 Feb 2019 106,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front suspension arm bushes have slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2017 86,245 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 85,493 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 85,493 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 79,477 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

to clean for B.E.T

Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,986 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 64,947 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,317 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 58,317 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 48,368 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 48,368 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2010 37,616 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 25,686 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 NWF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NWF, 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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What year was AP55 NWF registered?

AP55 NWF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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