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AP57 XGM

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,183 mi
Last recorded173,183 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 XGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 173,183 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 173,174 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 164,329 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 164,313 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 154,368 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv joint boot weeping

Nearside Front orange side marker lamp not working

Pass 21 Jul 2018 144,275 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 138,560 miles

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

under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Dec 2017 138,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Dec 2016 129,763 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn and heavily lipped on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm and bald ojn inner edge 205/50R17

Pass 22 Dec 2015 118,278 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 118,278 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 103,858 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 90,338 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 80,657 miles

lump out of nearside front tyre (not to cords)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 72,437 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 55,223 miles

Nearside Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 55,223 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 XGM is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XGM, 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 AP57 XGM registered?

AP57 XGM is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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