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AV57 ZBC

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

126,947 mi
Last recorded126,947 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 ZBC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 126,947 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 123,381 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 116,347 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 110,608 miles

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 7 Oct 2022 106,124 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pipes damp under drivers feet area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 99,753 miles

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 9 Oct 2020 94,716 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition but not blowing

Pass 19 Sep 2019 89,542 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 81,902 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2017 73,634 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2016 68,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2015 63,263 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 54,630 miles

wipers poor

Pass 13 Dec 2013 45,012 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 45,012 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 38,613 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 30,810 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 22,725 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 22,725 miles

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

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

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

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 ZBC is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZBC, 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 ZBC registered?

AV57 ZBC is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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