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AV57 GFG

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,836 mi
Last recorded147,836 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 GFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 147,836 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fap tank moist around sealing plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 147,826 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear heat shields insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fap tank moist around sealing plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 135,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 129,886 miles

Additive tank leaking

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 129,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Additive tank leaking

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 129,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 70kg (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eloys additive tank leaking

Pass 26 May 2020 121,256 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 121,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 111,285 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2019 111,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 108,643 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 108,642 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 102,636 miles

front number plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Aug 2017 102,636 miles

front number plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 89,839 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Very light staining (2.7.3)

rear wiper blade split on ends

underside, engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 78,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Underside engine and under body shields fitted

headlight deflectors fitted at the time of test

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 62,970 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 62,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,226 miles

Front pads wearing down

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

o/s rear tyre wearing down

Fail 13 Aug 2012 35,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 35,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Aug 2011 25,858 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is starting to wear unevenly

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

Offside rear tyre is starting to wear unevenly

Pass 19 Aug 2010 21,484 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre but not showing cords

Nearside front tyre is starting to wear on the inside

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 GFG is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AV57 GFG, 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 GFG is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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