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BT57 RUV

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

176,671 mi
Last recorded176,671 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 RUV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 176,671 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2023 176,664 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective x1 rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded in places

under-tray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2022 167,572 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 157,697 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 157,697 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 142,494 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 142,494 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 132,046 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 118,545 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 99,683 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 86,688 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 85,242 miles

Nearside beam right on minimum mark ( not adjusting )

Rear brake pads appear to be nearing wear limit

Fail 11 Jun 2014 85,242 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside beam right on minimum mark ( not adjusting )

Rear brake pads appear to be nearing wear limit

Pass 19 Jun 2013 80,922 miles

nearside rear lower tail lamp inop

Fail 19 Jun 2013 80,922 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear lower tail lamp inop

Pass 10 Jul 2012 76,227 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 76,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 69,575 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 69,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Nov 2010 54,667 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 54,667 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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BT57 RUV is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BT57 RUV, 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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BT57 RUV is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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