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AJ57 AKU

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

181,468 mi
Last recorded181,468 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 AKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 181,468 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

surface corrosion to all brake disks

Pass 20 Feb 2020 175,788 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all brake disks corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 172,507 miles

center exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 14 Jan 2019 172,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

center exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 17 Jan 2018 160,107 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 160,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 149,483 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 149,373 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 139,562 miles

Rear advise heavy rust on rear box

Pass 26 Jan 2015 128,357 miles

rear exhaust corroded and outer skin breaking away

Pass 10 Jan 2014 121,855 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 121,841 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 111,943 miles

advise exhaust condition deteriorating

advise long travel on handbrake

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 26 Jan 2013 111,943 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise exhaust condition deteriorating

advise long travel on handbrake

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 5 Oct 2011 105,736 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 105,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 95,894 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gear leaver sticking when pulled over to engagae 5th or 6th gear

near side front side marker lamp not working

near side rear and off side rear bump stops poor cond

near side rear and off side rear upper side lights not working

near side rear track control arm bush coming unbonded

off side front door check strap bolt loose

service light on

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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AJ57 AKU is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AJ57 AKU, 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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AJ57 AKU is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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