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AY57 KMU

2007 Volvo V50

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,307 mi
Last recorded155,307 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 KMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 155,307 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 May 2018 148,725 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 143,303 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 143,299 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 124,840 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 99,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2015 99,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 99,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 3 Feb 2014 74,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2013 53,836 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 32,156 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 13,510 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 13,510 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 13,503 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 KMU is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KMU, 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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AY57 KMU is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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