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AD57 LXM

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,757 mi
Last recorded163,757 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 163,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 163,754 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 151,006 miles

rear exhaust silencer casing corroded and in poor condition

Fail 11 Dec 2017 151,006 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust silencer casing corroded and in poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2016 139,052 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear seat belts not tested child seats fitted

rear silencer casing heavily corroded and in poor condition

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 29 Nov 2016 138,879 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear seat belts not tested child seats fitted

rear silencer casing heavily corroded and in poor condition

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 14 Dec 2015 125,908 miles

rear seat belts not fully tested child seats fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 112,305 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 112,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 97,658 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)

n/s front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Pass 28 Dec 2012 81,655 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 81,637 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 65,198 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 65,198 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 50,491 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 LXM is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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