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AK57 TBZ

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,530 mi
Last recorded108,530 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 TBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 108,530 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 108,451 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 97,685 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 96,779 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 94,524 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Sep 2022 94,516 miles

Offside Fuel pipe leaking feed and return pipes corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Sep 2021 86,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 86,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 78,176 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Aug 2020 78,176 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 72,545 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing run-flat damage on both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 64,291 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Aug 2018 64,291 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 57,474 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 53,452 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 49,003 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 43,047 miles

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

condition of front wheel inner rims

damage n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 13 Aug 2013 39,493 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 33,361 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 28,192 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 20,569 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 TBZ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

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

Is AK57 TBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 TBZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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