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DE57 UCL

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

181,067 mi
Last recorded181,067 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 UCL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 181,067 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 181,067 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 175,945 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 175,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2019 170,723 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 170,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 163,234 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 163,234 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 157,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake pads on legal limit

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 149,062 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2016 149,062 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2015 141,672 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 141,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 133,794 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside front amber marker light inoperative

Fail 28 Oct 2014 133,794 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside front amber marker light inoperative

Fail 12 Nov 2013 126,937 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Nov 2013 126,937 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Oct 2012 118,018 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 118,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 109,052 miles

engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2010 82,089 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 82,087 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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DE57 UCL is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DE57 UCL, 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 DE57 UCL registered?

DE57 UCL is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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