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AK57 XZM

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

206,365 mi
Last recorded206,365 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 XZM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 206,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking and uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower horizontal links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 206,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking and uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower horizontal links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 197,714 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Jun 2024 197,714 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2024 197,266 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 196,152 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 196,152 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 192,782 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 192,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 189,183 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 189,179 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 185,616 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 185,613 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 183,241 miles

Nearside Front AIR INTAKE BELLOWS PIPE BETWEEN A/FILTER AND A/FLOW METER VERY SPLIT

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 179,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 168,053 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 168,036 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 145,641 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage rack (2.3.3b)

exhaust heat shield loose (rear)

Fail 26 May 2016 145,641 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage rack (2.3.3b)

exhaust heat shield loose (rear)

Pass 26 May 2015 121,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 May 2015 121,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wheel alignment may require checking

Pass 27 May 2014 94,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front side marker light not working

Pass 31 May 2013 66,921 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,051 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 60,378 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 60,378 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 50,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,339 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 XZM is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 XZM, 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 XZM is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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