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AD57 LZV

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

151,292 mi
Last recorded151,292 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 LZV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 151,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 145,017 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 145,013 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 132,705 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 132,703 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 124,078 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 May 2023 124,038 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 110,314 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 110,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 100,421 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 100,420 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 88,966 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2019 88,961 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 83,690 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 83,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 75,751 miles

centre exhaust outer skin corroded insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2016 71,291 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2016 71,291 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 63,524 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2015 63,524 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2014 54,691 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 45,546 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 41,898 miles

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

air bag warning illuminated

Pass 9 Jan 2012 33,983 miles

Airbag warning illuminated

Pass 17 Jan 2011 26,164 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 LZV is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 LZV, 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 LZV registered?

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

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