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AD57 LYX

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

178,369 mi
Last recorded178,369 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 178,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 166,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 166,528 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 152,874 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 152,874 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 146,420 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 146,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Canvas inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Canvas inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2021 139,335 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 123,793 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 120,244 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 112,819 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 112,819 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2017 107,696 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 107,693 miles

Offside Front Lower Fuel pipe leaking under car (7.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 97,339 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 85,087 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

centre exhaust section box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 78,158 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 68,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,373 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 52,317 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 40,731 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 LYX is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LYX, 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 LYX registered?

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

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