MOT Status
ValidMileage
162,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
engine not running properly and starting to smoke
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine running rough
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
centre and rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated/corroded
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both silencer outer casings corroded.
Centre silencer outer casing corroded.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AP55 OLB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 OLB, 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 OLB registered?
AP55 OLB is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2006.
Is AP55 OLB safe to buy?
The MOT history for AP55 OLB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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