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AD57 LYJ

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,965 mi
Last recorded118,965 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 118,965 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension areas corrosion, not excessive

Fail 12 May 2026 118,965 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension areas corrosion, not excessive

Pass 22 Aug 2024 116,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 110,500 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 107,471 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 103,800 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 102,938 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 99,719 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 91,725 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 83,960 miles

Nearside Front getting low on edges and small nail in edge

Pass 1 Nov 2016 74,943 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 68,724 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 68,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 64,106 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 56,991 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 47,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside fog/spot lamp not working

Fail 12 Nov 2012 47,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside fog/spot lamp not working

Pass 28 Oct 2011 37,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2010 29,882 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 LYJ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYJ, 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 LYJ registered?

AD57 LYJ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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