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AD56 SXA

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

168,333 mi
Last recorded168,333 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 SXA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 168,333 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 166,950 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 166,945 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 166,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius large mount difficult to inspect,covered.with closer inspection maybe to excess...... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pre Checks NO OIL on dipstick .......1 litre added just on MIN.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both worn almost to excess..... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 166,025 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittent? was working then went out? (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius large mount difficult to inspect,covered.with closer inspection maybe to excess...... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pre Checks NO OIL on dipstick .......1 litre added just on MIN.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both worn almost to excess..... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 144,173 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind apparent,evidence to say brake has been getting hot.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play apparent may be from track rod end. ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim close to excess. (4.2.A.1a)

rear tail pipe,heat shield loose

Fail 23 Oct 2017 144,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge cushion rubber exposed. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind apparent,evidence to say brake has been getting hot.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play apparent may be from track rod end. ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim close to excess. (4.2.A.1a)

rear tail pipe,heat shield loose

Pass 18 Oct 2016 128,130 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 128,130 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper

Pass 15 Feb 2016 124,261 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 114,863 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,907 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 100,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2013 68,414 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 68,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 63,898 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 63,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,538 miles

unable to test 13 pin socket due to equipment fault

Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2010 26,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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AD56 SXA is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AD56 SXA, 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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AD56 SXA is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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