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AK57 HVO

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

177,463 mi
Last recorded177,463 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 HVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 177,463 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 177,453 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 171,149 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 171,147 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 161,752 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

middle exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 150,965 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 143,688 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 138,795 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 136,337 miles

headlamp washers not working

Pass 27 Apr 2019 131,105 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 120,546 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2018 120,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2017 109,723 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2017 109,723 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2016 99,657 miles

offside rear tyre tread outer edge on 2mm

Fail 21 Apr 2016 99,657 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread outer edge on 2mm

Pass 29 Apr 2015 90,522 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 90,522 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 79,117 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 79,116 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 68,868 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 68,867 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Recommend check/adjust tracking.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,557 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 60,557 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,315 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 54,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,832 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 HVO is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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