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AP57 NNJ

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

175,033 mi
Last recorded175,033 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 NNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 175,033 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 175,020 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 163,981 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 148,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 139,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 121,044 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 116,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 116,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 107,043 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 107,043 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 94,171 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 94,171 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 81,026 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 81,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2016 66,678 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 66,678 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 65,296 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 65,295 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 59,365 miles

rear exhaust outer casing deteriated

Pass 21 Oct 2013 54,012 miles

rear exhaust section deteriated

Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,986 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 48,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,216 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 43,197 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 32,379 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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AP57 NNJ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AP57 NNJ, 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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AP57 NNJ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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