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AD57 MBV

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

148,988 mi
Last recorded148,988 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 148,988 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 137,718 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 129,506 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 124,223 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 118,375 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 110,202 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 100,585 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 92,252 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 92,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 82,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 77,401 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 68,627 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 61,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 54,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2011 43,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Dec 2011 43,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 35,275 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 MBV is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MBV, 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 MBV registered?

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

Is AD57 MBV safe to buy?

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