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AP57 UCB

2007 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,688 mi
Last recorded155,688 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 UCB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 155,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 146,013 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 135,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5/3.0 mm and worn on the inner edge but not to cords. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on2.5/3.0 mm but worn on the inner edge but not to the cords. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 135,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5/3.0 mm and worn on the inner edge but not to cords. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on2.5/3.0 mm but worn on the inner edge but not to the cords. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 120,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit and starting to go out of shape on inside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp dim on dip beam compared to offside

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 120,302 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing on inside (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit and starting to go out of shape on inside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp dim on dip beam compared to offside

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 105,312 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 89,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 89,714 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 74,627 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 74,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 60,209 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 44,199 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 UCB is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 UCB, 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 UCB is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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