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DA56 BXY

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,241 mi
Last recorded193,241 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 BXY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 193,241 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 193,238 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 176,169 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 176,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 158,079 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 137,302 miles

rear tyres worn uneven

slight play o/s rack end

Pass 29 Mar 2013 123,591 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 106,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake discs worn

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulder and uneven

exhaust corroeded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 88,001 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake discs slighty worn

Pass 1 Feb 2010 66,646 miles

both nearside tyres out of shape

Fail 1 Feb 2010 66,646 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

both nearside tyres out of shape

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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DA56 BXY is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DA56 BXY, 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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DA56 BXY is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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