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AD57 LZU

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,097 mi
Last recorded154,097 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 154,097 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 154,097 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 148,890 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 148,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 142,717 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 137,621 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 133,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 127,697 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 116,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 108,546 miles

note.exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2017 96,963 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 88,179 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 79,280 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 71,837 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 64,493 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 56,534 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Oct 2012 56,534 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2010 35,265 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 LZU is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LZU, 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 LZU registered?

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

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