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AE57 TAV

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,227 mi
Last recorded159,227 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 TAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 159,227 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

coolant header tank cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2024 159,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

coolant header tank cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2023 149,624 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

exhaust corroded

oil leak engine

Fail 15 Jun 2023 149,624 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

exhaust corroded

oil leak engine

Pass 24 Jul 2019 119,467 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 119,415 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper position light not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 111,131 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 94,372 miles

Front Lower suspension arm bushes are slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs have surface corrosion

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 94,372 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Lower suspension arm bushes are slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs have surface corrosion

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 90,781 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 90,781 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2014 84,013 miles

Rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 67,501 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,785 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 46,306 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre 2.5 mm,o/s 3 mm

Fail 1 Sep 2011 46,306 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre 2.5 mm,o/s 3 mm

Fail 20 Aug 2010 36,080 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 36,080 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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AE57 TAV 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 61.1%.

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 AE57 TAV, 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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AE57 TAV is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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