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DE57 ZTZ

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,457 mi
Last recorded141,457 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 ZTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 141,457 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2013 132,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 117,089 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 117,089 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 99,933 miles

advise near side fron brake disc catching back plate

Fail 26 Nov 2010 99,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise near side fron brake disc catching back plate

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 ZTZ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZTZ, 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 ZTZ registered?

DE57 ZTZ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 December 2007.

Is DE57 ZTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE57 ZTZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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