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AD57 LZJ

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,911 mi
Last recorded145,911 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 LZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 145,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shields not fully secured

Pass 19 Jun 2024 136,641 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2023 127,025 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 127,019 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 117,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 102,075 miles

Nearside inner cv boot

Pass 3 Dec 2020 100,809 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 100,809 miles

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

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 96,852 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 96,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 90,038 miles

Offside Front front tyre has slight damage but no cord showing

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 81,908 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 73,649 miles

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

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2016 73,649 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 64,731 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 58,204 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 50,025 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 50,024 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 41,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 34,876 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 27,412 miles

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

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

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 LZJ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 LZJ, 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 LZJ registered?

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

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