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AP56 GCK

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,051 mi
Last recorded117,051 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 GCK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 117,051 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,765 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 27 Apr 2018 95,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 7 Jun 2017 89,960 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 81,674 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 71,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorated, but do not have excessive movement.

n/s headlamp aim is at lower limit, adjuster is seized.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 20 May 2014 59,121 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre worn on extreme inner edge.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 20 May 2014 59,121 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre worn on extreme inner edge.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 25 May 2013 44,268 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 May 2013 44,268 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 42,894 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 42,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 39,797 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 37,171 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 31,090 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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AP56 GCK is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2007 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 97,569 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 AP56 GCK, 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 19 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP56 GCK is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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