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BL56 NPG

2007 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

191,525 mi
Last recorded191,525 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 NPG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 191,525 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 179,943 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 168,858 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts insice edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 161,547 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 154,274 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 154,273 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2018 148,404 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 141,495 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 132,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust middle and rear box rusty

Fail 9 Mar 2016 132,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/18 89y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust middle and rear box rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2015 122,265 miles

front screen cracked not affecting view

Fail 16 Mar 2015 122,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front screen cracked not affecting view

Pass 4 Feb 2014 110,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer outter casing corroded

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

slight damage to the offside rear tyre outter wall

Pass 16 Feb 2013 108,062 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre silencer outter casing corroded

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2012 104,634 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 92,983 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 92,983 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 69,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jan 2010 69,333 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BL56 NPG is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BL56 NPG, 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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BL56 NPG is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 February 2007.

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