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AK57 URV

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,489 mi
Last recorded126,489 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 URV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 126,489 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES - BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 120,782 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 117,188 miles

Front Steering box has seepage BOTH SIDES (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 112,970 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 107,415 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 104,722 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2020 104,722 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 102,739 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 100,350 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2018 100,350 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 97,060 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 97,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,775 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 94,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2015 92,183 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 87,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear tyres have surface cracks and are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2012 80,318 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 80,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,089 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2010 49,790 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 49,790 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 URV is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 URV, 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 URV registered?

AK57 URV is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 November 2007.

Is AK57 URV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 URV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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