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AK57 JVA

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

157,180 mi
Last recorded157,180 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 JVA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 157,180 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear tyre wearing more on inside

Pass 28 Aug 2021 147,242 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 147,242 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 140,136 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 140,136 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 129,230 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 129,230 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 118,581 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 118,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 106,426 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 106,426 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 92,429 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,974 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 72,846 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 72,846 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 61,046 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 61,046 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 51,689 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,689 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,719 miles

Light chipping to windscreen.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 38,719 miles

Light chipping to windscreen.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 26,562 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,562 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 JVA is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 JVA, 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 JVA is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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