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AD56 SSV

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,974 mi
Last recorded183,974 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 SSV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 183,974 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust vapour engine compartment coming from turbo when engine switched off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened lockating lug to hub carrier clamp. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2017 181,660 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 181,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 176,320 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2016 176,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2015 170,438 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 170,438 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 158,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 158,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 158,036 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders .

Pass 24 Oct 2013 141,282 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2013 141,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

offside front tyre inner tread wearing

Pass 27 Oct 2012 117,389 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 117,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

stability system sensor arm detached offside front

Pass 12 Sep 2011 95,951 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 95,951 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 88,782 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 88,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 70,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 70,886 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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AD56 SSV is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AD56 SSV, 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 AD56 SSV registered?

AD56 SSV is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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