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BK57 ZWE

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,708 mi
Last recorded176,708 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 ZWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 176,708 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 162,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 152,006 miles

Central Rear exhaust rusted

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight hand hand brake travel

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2021 151,918 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear springs, Front & Rear: Sub frames, Suspension arms.

Pass 5 Nov 2020 140,762 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Wiper blade slightly smeary

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2019 131,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wing mirror glass missing

Fail 7 Nov 2019 131,675 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wing mirror glass missing

Pass 3 Oct 2018 125,801 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inner edges and perished

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2018 125,786 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking rear of engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp cluster damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 29 Mar 2017 114,449 miles

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

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)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 14 Nov 2015 88,695 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing close to legal limit

Fail 10 Oct 2014 64,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2014 64,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2014 63,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,529 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,701 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,993 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 28,578 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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BK57 ZWE is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 97,569 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 BK57 ZWE, 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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BK57 ZWE is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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