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AP57 XGL

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,608 mi
Last recorded125,608 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 XGL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 125,608 miles

Central Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated surface cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall and between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre is worn uneven (stepped) on inner edge indicating possible alignment defect

Fail 16 Jan 2026 125,608 miles

Central Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated surface cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall and between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre is worn uneven (stepped) on inner edge indicating possible alignment defect

Pass 3 Jan 2025 120,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 114,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking,Advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Badly worn/bald on inner edge and badly cracking,Advise replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 114,927 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking,Advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Badly worn/bald on inner edge and badly cracking,Advise replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 110,294 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge, advise replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 110,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inside edge and cracking in treads, Advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres badly cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 104,558 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 100,529 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 100,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2020 97,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge, advise replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 90,116 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 83,047 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

scratches on screen

Pass 30 Dec 2016 74,728 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 74,728 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 65,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 55,561 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 45,882 miles

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

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

fuel additive required /

rear screen wash inop /

Pass 30 Dec 2013 45,882 miles

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

fuel additive required /

rear screen wash inop /

Pass 2 Jan 2013 38,040 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 29,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 29,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 21,474 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 21,474 miles

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

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

Offside 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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AP57 XGL is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XGL, 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 XGL is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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