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AV57 GEK

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,193 mi
Last recorded197,193 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 GEK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 197,193 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 189,246 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2016 170,374 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 170,365 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 153,172 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 153,172 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 132,695 miles

n/s/r tyre

o/s headlight

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust box rusted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 130,430 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 130,429 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 126,993 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2011 125,625 miles

exhaust box deteriorated

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn close to limit

Pass 13 Oct 2010 95,910 miles

2nd row seat belts not checked as in downward position.

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

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

front discs low

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 GEK is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GEK, 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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AV57 GEK is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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