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AK57 WVR

2007 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

173,883 mi
Last recorded173,883 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 WVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 173,883 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front to rear fuel pipes damp but not leaking

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 166,853 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front to rear fuel pipes damp but not leaking

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 166,853 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front to rear fuel pipes damp but not leaking

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 157,714 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 157,714 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 149,617 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 137,146 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 137,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 130,755 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 130,723 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 120,814 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 108,149 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 95,557 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 74,266 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 62,514 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 62,514 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 41,108 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 34,732 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,494 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 27,603 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,018 miles

Nearside Front 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 WVR is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc 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 WVR, 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 WVR registered?

AK57 WVR is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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