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AD57 LYG

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

163,635 mi
Last recorded163,635 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 LYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 163,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 163,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 158,167 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 152,674 miles

Coil spring corroded NSR + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm + inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 147,594 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged . not effecting light output

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall worn , previously run flat

Pass 18 Oct 2021 143,106 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured NSR + OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked , not effecting light output

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 143,106 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured NSR + OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked , not effecting light output

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 138,394 miles

Both Exhaust silencers rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 138,394 miles

Both Exhaust silencers rusty

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 134,450 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer Casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 131,087 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing rusty

Fail 8 Jan 2019 131,087 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2018 128,500 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2018 128,500 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2017 117,891 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 117,891 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 112,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured lense broken (taped up) (1.3.2e)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 112,664 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured lense broken (taped up) (1.3.2e)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 104,707 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

offside rear light cluster slightly damaged

tyres all round just starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2014 92,860 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 78,500 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 78,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 64,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Dec 2011 64,686 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 41,867 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 LYG is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LYG, 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 LYG is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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