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AP56 GCU

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

232,877 mi
Last recorded232,877 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 GCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 232,877 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 218,987 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres below limit and exposing cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 192,301 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 188,578 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 182,557 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 May 2015 173,427 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 170,807 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 160,855 miles

Exhaust silencer is peeling

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

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

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2014 160,855 miles

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

Exhaust silencer is peeling

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

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

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 149,790 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2013 149,790 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 134,645 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 123,317 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 94,995 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 94,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GCU is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GCU, 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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What year was AP56 GCU registered?

AP56 GCU is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 February 2007.

Is AP56 GCU safe to buy?

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