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AY57 KFV

2007 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

198,255 mi
Last recorded198,255 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 KFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 198,255 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 198,251 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 186,410 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 175,102 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 175,102 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 159,317 miles

Center rear seat belt clip in buckle very hard to remove

Nearside Front Tyre very worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre very worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2016 159,312 miles

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

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

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

Center rear seat belt clip in buckle very hard to remove

Nearside Front Tyre very worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre very worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2015 130,617 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 130,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 106,934 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Sep 2014 106,934 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Sep 2013 92,476 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 86,583 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 86,583 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 65,415 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 65,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,345 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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AY57 KFV is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AY57 KFV, 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 AY57 KFV registered?

AY57 KFV is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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