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AK57 TCX

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,231 mi
Last recorded141,231 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 141,231 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 141,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 140,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyres stepped inner edges

Fail 7 Jan 2020 140,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyres stepped inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2019 126,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre at 3mm

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside slight condensation in headlamp

Pass 28 Nov 2017 111,083 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 110,742 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

tested in wet conditions

Pass 18 Nov 2016 92,548 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2016 92,539 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2015 83,609 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 70,978 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 60,035 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012
Pass 26 Sep 2011 40,264 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 31,487 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 31,487 miles

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

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

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 TCX is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 TCX, 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 TCX registered?

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

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