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AK57 HWL

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,108 mi
Last recorded117,108 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 117,108 miles

Front oil mist

Front wiper mist clean

Nearside Front ball joint dust boot deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear lower control arm cup bush deteriorated and lightly movement

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

Rear exhaust box case rusted and deteriorated , no leak

Fail 13 Jan 2024 117,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen no water coming from jet (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Undertray likely to become detached heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front oil mist

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

Nearside Rear lower control arm cup bush deteriorated and lightly movement

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

Rear exhaust box case rusted and deteriorated , no leak

Pass 14 Jan 2023 111,088 miles

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

n.s.f tyre worn on edge-rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2023 111,088 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 105,880 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 94,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 94,749 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 83,353 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 83,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 72,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 72,480 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 61,607 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 61,607 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 50,666 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 50,664 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 48,893 miles

Offside Rear Road tyre deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2015 46,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 42,663 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 38,632 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,857 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,636 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,244 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 HWL is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HWL, 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 HWL is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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