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AD57 LXS

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,086 mi
Last recorded147,086 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2025 147,086 miles

Central Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Sep 2025 146,521 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 141,903 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 136,284 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 124,827 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 116,079 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust box outer skin rusted (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 116,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust box outer skin rusted (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 108,923 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 108,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 102,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wing mirror cover missing

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 82,360 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,944 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 64,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 64,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 56,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2015 56,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2014 49,985 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2013 43,304 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,718 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 29,185 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 21,005 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 LXS is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AD57 LXS, 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 LXS registered?

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

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