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BG57 VDZ

2007 Volvo V50

Gold Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,361 mi
Last recorded120,361 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 VDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 120,361 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 114,925 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 114,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 108,430 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s. (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake travel. Outer sills covered.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s & O/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 108,430 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s. (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake travel. Outer sills covered.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s & O/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 101,805 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 98,766 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 98,766 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 96,317 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 93,147 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 89,239 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 89,238 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 86,296 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 82,447 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 78,609 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 78,608 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 72,298 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 64,915 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 64,915 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 53,849 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 53,849 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 43,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,926 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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BG57 VDZ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Gold with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BG57 VDZ, 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 BG57 VDZ registered?

BG57 VDZ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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