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AP56 GCZ

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,205 mi
Last recorded114,205 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 GCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 114,205 miles

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

areas of corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 1 Sep 2021 114,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached broken top mount. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

areas of corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 11 Sep 2020 112,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 110,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 107,451 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 107,444 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 117,878 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 101,214 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 96,715 miles

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

off side rear tire slightly perrished

Pass 6 Jul 2015 93,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear tire wearing on inside edge

Fail 3 Jul 2015 93,612 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

near side rear tire wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 90,359 miles

play in offside inner cv joint

Pass 11 Jul 2013 85,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 85,710 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2012 77,889 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 70,240 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,439 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 GCZ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GCZ, 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 GCZ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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