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AP56 GCY

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,375 mi
Last recorded134,375 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 GCY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 134,375 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower rad mount cororaded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 134,372 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower rad mount cororaded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 11 Dec 2024 129,912 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 126,936 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot poor

Pass 13 Dec 2022 123,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 118,793 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded, both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 13 Dec 2021 118,793 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded, both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 17 Dec 2020 112,886 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 112,886 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside mirror missing.

Pass 18 Jun 2019 108,720 miles

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding,nearside front inner cv boot worn.

Pass 29 May 2018 104,256 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 101,917 miles

Central exhaust corroded.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 98,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 91,624 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 84,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,769 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 77,101 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 67,573 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 67,573 miles

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

Offside front tyre inner shoulder bald

Pass 6 Apr 2010 52,502 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 GCY is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GCY, 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 GCY registered?

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

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