MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
EXHAUST POOR CONDITION
Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire INSECURE (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
EXHAUST POOR CONDITION
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Body component slightly loose Sill trim cover damaged. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost lower arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.
Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.
Nearside plastic sill damaged
some movement in suspension bushes etc
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside plastic sill damaged
some movement in suspension bushes etc
Offside Front tyre worn down to canvas covering ,advise renewing asap 205/50/17
chips in screen
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
both rear bump stops broken
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
both rear ump stops broken
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
back box outer skin corroded
rear tyres slightly feathered on inner edges
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
back box outer skin corroded
rear tyres slightly feathered on inner edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
slight play in nearside front top mount
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
slight play in nearside front top mount
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Rear 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)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL57 XXF is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 BL57 XXF, 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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BL57 XXF is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 December 2007.
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