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BL56 NPP

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,583 mi
Last recorded183,583 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 NPP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 183,583 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 177,705 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear offside/nearside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 177,597 miles

Fuel system component leaking is dripping underneath (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear offside/nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 164,269 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge !!

exhaust slightly corroded /centre

smell of fuel possible leak . is damp underneath but no leaks when tested?

Fail 21 Feb 2017 164,269 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge !!

exhaust slightly corroded /centre

smell of fuel possible leak . is damp underneath but no leaks when tested?

Fail 20 Feb 2017 164,244 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2016 158,444 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 151,411 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 142,933 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 137,356 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 130,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

grease / oil around back wheel unkown from where comming from or wat it is

Pass 21 Feb 2011 123,119 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 79,870 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 79,870 miles

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

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 NPP is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL56 NPP, 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 NPP is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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