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BL57 XXF

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

193,058 mi
Last recorded193,058 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 XXF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 193,058 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 189,270 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 185,340 miles

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

Fail 31 Oct 2022 185,340 miles

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 179,293 miles

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.

Pass 3 Nov 2020 172,186 miles

Nearside plastic sill damaged

some movement in suspension bushes etc

Fail 28 Oct 2020 172,135 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 160,879 miles

chips in screen

Pass 3 Jun 2019 160,148 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 160,140 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 155,866 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 148,469 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 142,676 miles

back box outer skin corroded

rear tyres slightly feathered on inner edges

Fail 3 Feb 2015 142,676 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

back box outer skin corroded

rear tyres slightly feathered on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2014 125,642 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 125,638 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 109,398 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 109,232 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 92,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 92,143 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 76,391 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 75,763 miles

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?

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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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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What year was BL57 XXF registered?

BL57 XXF is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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