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AK57 HVM

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,927 mi
Last recorded147,927 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 HVM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 147,927 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 147,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 131,116 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 114,886 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 114,886 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 18 Sep 2013 106,094 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 105,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside mirror assembly damaged.

washer bottle water leaking from nearside headlamp washer due to damage.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 89,300 miles

OSR tyre wearing on inner edge.

Slight damage to NS indicator repeater.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 70,363 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 70,363 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,556 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 49,556 miles

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

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 HVM is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HVM, 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 HVM registered?

AK57 HVM is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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