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AD57 FLB

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,685 mi
Last recorded147,685 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 FLB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 147,685 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 140,657 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 139,157 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 132,650 miles

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Jul 2019 128,253 miles

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some componets

Fail 17 Jul 2019 128,180 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some componets

Pass 15 Aug 2018 124,928 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 113,578 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 113,578 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 103,391 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 100,855 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 95,084 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 95,081 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 89,481 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 89,481 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 82,605 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 82,605 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 73,166 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 73,166 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 56,367 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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AD57 FLB is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AD57 FLB, 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 AD57 FLB registered?

AD57 FLB is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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