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AK57 FVB

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,275 mi
Last recorded74,275 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 FVB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 74,275 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 72,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 72,006 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))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 70,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 70,016 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 67,038 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 61,778 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 56,555 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 51,969 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 51,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 45,188 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 45,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2014 43,569 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 41,231 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 39,249 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 39,248 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 37,680 miles

cooling system leak

Fail 31 Oct 2011 37,669 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

cooling system leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 34,145 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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AK57 FVB is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AK57 FVB, 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 AK57 FVB registered?

AK57 FVB is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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