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BN57 FTP

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,462 mi
Last recorded154,462 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 FTP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 154,462 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 154,460 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 144,491 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 144,491 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 133,666 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front suspension arm bushes (rear) slightly worn

Pass 5 Oct 2018 121,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 121,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster seized (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster seized (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 114,684 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 114,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 103,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 103,415 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 93,980 miles

fuel cap top insecure

Fail 22 Sep 2015 93,980 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

fuel cap top insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2014 75,792 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 72,592 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 68,710 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 62,439 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 62,439 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 55,576 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,576 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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BN57 FTP is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN57 FTP, 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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BN57 FTP is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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