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AK57 TBY

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,947 mi
Last recorded78,947 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 TBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 78,947 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are slightly perished/split

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Visually various surface corrosion to subframes and some suspension components

Pass 21 Mar 2022 70,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 65,969 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 61,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 61,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inner edge (plys starting to show (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Upper side light not working

Pass 21 Mar 2019 49,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

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))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 48,796 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2018 48,796 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2017 46,518 miles

Front tyres wearing low on edges and cuts in tread area of n/s/f tyre. Uneven tread wear and perishing on o/s/r tyr

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Strong advise rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 44,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 40,571 miles

Nearside Front sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2015 37,321 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 37,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 34,469 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 30,692 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 30,692 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 25,929 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 21,551 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 TBY is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TBY, 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 TBY registered?

AK57 TBY is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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