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BG57 VEM

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,151 mi
Last recorded156,151 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 VEM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 156,151 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 153,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 153,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 145,376 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 145,374 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 139,110 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 139,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear lower position lamp inop

Offside Rear upper position lamp inop

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2017 132,454 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 123,146 miles

n/side rear tyre has a nail in it

oil leak from engine

outer skin of back exhaust box is corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2016 123,146 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/side rear tyre has a nail in it

oil leak from engine

outer skin of back exhaust box is corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 114,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/side rear seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 106,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/side front tyre has a cut in the outer wall

n/side rear seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2014 105,780 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/side front tyre has a cut in the outer wall

n/side rear seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2012 90,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 90,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 72,628 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,037 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 VEM is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VEM, 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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BG57 VEM is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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