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BK57 ZWF

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,458 mi
Last recorded118,458 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 ZWF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 118,458 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low and worn low on inner edges

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

centre stop not working

grease around nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter

long travel to handbrake

minor stone chip front screen

rear exhaust shield loose at some fixings but reasonably secure

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

wear to brake pedal anti slip pad

wipers smearing

Pass 4 Oct 2024 110,978 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 104,924 miles

all suspension coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

grease around nearside inner driveshaft gaiter

long travel to handbrake

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2023 104,924 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all suspension coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

grease around nearside inner driveshaft gaiter

long travel to handbrake

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2022 99,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 99,885 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Front grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 94,298 miles

Both front inner cv gaiters slightly perished

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs have slight wear

Rear brake pads worn low. Nearside rear very low

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear heat shield loose at one fixing

Fail 21 Oct 2021 94,298 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front inner cv gaiters slightly perished

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs have slight wear

Rear brake pads worn low. Nearside rear very low

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear heat shield loose at one fixing

Pass 14 Oct 2020 89,443 miles

Both front tyres wearing low and substantially low on edges

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Oct 2020 89,443 miles

Both front tyres wearing low and substantially low on edges

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2019 85,643 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 82,269 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 82,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 77,895 miles

Front front brake discs are liped

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

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

Rear brake discs are slightly undercut

engine cover fitted

exhaust middle silencer outer casing corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 71,681 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 65,259 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 58,886 miles

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

rear silencer outer skin slightly deterioated

Pass 16 Oct 2013 52,451 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 45,306 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 37,530 miles

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

front and rear brake pads worn low

long handbrake travel

Fail 21 Oct 2011 37,530 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front and rear brake pads worn low

long handbrake travel

Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,367 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 ZWF is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 ZWF, 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 ZWF is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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