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AP56 GCO

2007 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,562 mi
Last recorded133,562 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 GCO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 133,562 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

engine emits blue smoke when left too idle then clears

front bumper lower edge trim missing

o/s and n/s door mirrors damaged covers missing

Pass 1 Oct 2019 129,767 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

both door mirrors damaged

front bumper damaged lower skirt

Fail 1 Oct 2019 129,767 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Outline marker lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

both door mirrors damaged

front bumper damaged lower skirt

Pass 24 Apr 2018 121,833 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak Engine Slight leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 121,833 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak Engine Slight leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 114,774 miles

Front Lower Bumper damaged & insecure

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 108,667 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wiper torn

Fail 24 Feb 2016 108,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Drivers door mirror damaged

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wiper torn

Pass 12 Dec 2014 97,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 97,945 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 92,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 80,569 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 80,569 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 68,422 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 55,669 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 55,669 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 41,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 41,882 miles

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

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 GCO is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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