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N700 APW

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

184,338 mi
Last recorded184,338 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN700 APW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 184,338 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 172,738 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 163,057 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 163,057 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 153,286 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 153,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 142,316 miles

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

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 14 Aug 2017 130,473 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 130,473 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 119,324 miles

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

Nearside Front unable to see inner brake pad clearly

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

Offside Front unable to see inner brake pad clearly

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 101,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust box outer skin rusted but not blowing

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 82,614 miles

centre exhaust outerskin corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 64,580 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 64,580 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 44,983 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 40,695 miles

belly panel and sill covers fitted

brake pipes greased

Pass 11 May 2011 34,295 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,016 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 24,469 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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N700 APW is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,883 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 N700 APW, 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 20 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N700 APW is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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The MOT history for N700 APW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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