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BN57 MDZ

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,634 mi
Last recorded157,634 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 MDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 157,634 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 149,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 149,588 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 140,019 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 121,785 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 109,291 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 89,580 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 74,517 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 70,304 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 70,304 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 65,212 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 65,211 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 58,010 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 58,009 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,330 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 40,856 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 33,267 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 25,388 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 18,713 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 18,713 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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 MDZ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN57 MDZ, 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 BN57 MDZ registered?

BN57 MDZ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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