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AD56 JVL

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,460 mi
Last recorded151,460 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 JVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2020 151,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 138,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged/holed

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated and broken up

Nearside Rear light unit damaged - not affecting lighting

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

bodywork damage to n/s/r quarter panel - no sharp edges

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded and coming away

pant peeling and surface corrosion to both rear coil springs

slight engine oil leak/leaks

tow bar electrical socket damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2019 138,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged/holed

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated and broken up

Nearside Rear light unit damaged - not affecting lighting

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

bodywork damage to n/s/r quarter panel - no sharp edges

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded and coming away

pant peeling and surface corrosion to both rear coil springs

slight engine oil leak/leaks

tow bar electrical socket damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2018 127,699 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 127,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 125,523 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked on inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper around piston - possible contamination of inner brake pad (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

slight engine oil leak

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front fog light lens holed

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and slightly weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear light unit damaged and holed - not affecting lighting

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged - no sharp edges

Nearside Rear tyre almost smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-6mm

Offside Rear bump stop slightly deteriorated

both front tyres worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 108,957 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 104,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 94,136 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 94,073 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 85,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 79,346 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,823 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,483 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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AD56 JVL is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD56 JVL, 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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AD56 JVL is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 February 2007.

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