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BL56 NPX

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

221,421 mi
Last recorded221,421 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 NPX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2024 221,421 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 218,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 212,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 206,060 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 199,773 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

NSR REAR TYRE VERY THIN ON INNER EDGE NO CORDS SHOWING

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 194,585 miles

NSR SHOCK SLIGHTLY WORN

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 185,771 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2017 177,442 miles

EXHAUST RUSTY

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)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 168,449 miles

EXHAUST AND REAR BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

Pass 28 Nov 2015 163,194 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST DETERIOATED

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

REAR TYRES WORN THIN AND SLIGHTLY OUT OF SAHPE

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 158,551 miles

FRT TYRES WEARING THIN ON INNER EDGE S REAR TYRES THIN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE CENTRE EXHAUST RUSTY

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 153,002 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST DETERIOATED

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 146,853 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 140,031 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 128,364 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 99,212 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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BL56 NPX is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NPX, 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 NPX is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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