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AP56 GPX

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,687 mi
Last recorded136,687 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 136,687 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber dust cover dropped

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber dust cover dropped

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 128,177 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage. No cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top cover dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top cover dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip x2. Cracked along lower edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 120,064 miles

Coil spring corroded Both (x2) Front coils and OSR Coil. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (215/45/18) Starting to perish on the sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 111,141 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 100,490 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 99,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 91,293 miles

Front Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 81,911 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 76,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2017 70,314 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust deteriorating

offside front brake disc corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2016 61,810 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded away

front brake discs have surface rust

Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,632 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2015 57,625 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2015 57,089 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,125 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 52,123 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 42,633 miles

exhaust in poor condtion

offside rear tyre tread slightly distorted

Pass 12 Jan 2012 28,764 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 25,886 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 22,022 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 GPX is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 GPX, 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 GPX is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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