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AK57 WVO

2007 Volvo V50

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,044 mi
Last recorded64,044 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 WVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 64,044 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 62,368 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 60,587 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 58,538 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 56,572 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 56,572 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 55,005 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2020 53,992 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 52,826 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 52,826 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 51,227 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 51,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 49,334 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 46,429 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 46,424 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm + inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,956 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 42,953 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 39,633 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,991 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,736 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 26,793 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,585 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2010 22,585 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WVO is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WVO, 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 WVO is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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