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AV57 GDZ

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,344 mi
Last recorded165,344 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 GDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 165,344 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 160,583 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 160,583 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 154,248 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 147,695 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 142,014 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 137,267 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 131,345 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 122,510 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 112,992 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust box deteriotated

Undertray fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2017 112,992 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust box deteriotated

Undertray fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 102,630 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust box deteriotated

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 93,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 76,188 miles

O/s repeater lamp damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2014 76,188 miles

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

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

O/s repeater lamp damaged

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,174 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2012 52,571 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,713 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 41,689 miles

engine undertray fitted unable to see some testable items

Fail 24 Nov 2010 41,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Oil leak

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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AV57 GDZ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV57 GDZ, 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 AV57 GDZ registered?

AV57 GDZ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 November 2007.

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