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AD57 LXA

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

183,869 mi
Last recorded183,869 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 LXA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 183,869 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 183,869 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 177,903 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 170,852 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 163,778 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 150,760 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 150,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 146,106 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 146,106 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 137,625 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 137,521 miles

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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 129,943 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front no/plate damaged

o/s/r brake pads low

only one n/s/r taillight bulb lit

rear silencer outer skin corroded

undertray fitted obscuring some mot items

wxhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Aug 2016 123,444 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some mot items

n/s inner cv boot split and leaking but keeping out the ingress of dirt and water

o/s/f tyre bald on inside

rear exhaust heatshied oose

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2016 123,444 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some mot items

n/s inner cv boot split and leaking but keeping out the ingress of dirt and water

o/s/f tyre bald on inside

rear exhaust heatshied oose

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 116,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

only one n/s/r tail light bulb lit

Pass 29 Jul 2014 106,375 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 92,141 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 92,141 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 73,411 miles

Drivers front road spring fractured in spring seat

Fail 18 Dec 2012 73,411 miles

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

Drivers front road spring fractured in spring seat

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

drivers front wheel, abs cable out of clamp

Pass 13 Dec 2011 59,359 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 45,541 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 45,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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 LXA is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LXA, 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 LXA registered?

AD57 LXA is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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