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DG57 EFT

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,409 mi
Last recorded166,409 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 EFT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 166,409 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 154,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 152,799 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 131,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 120,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 109,733 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing uneaven

Pass 21 Jul 2016 104,170 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 96,557 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 96,557 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 89,358 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 82,495 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 82,495 miles

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

both sides rear flashers slightly white

Pass 26 Jun 2012 78,004 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 73,678 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 73,678 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,979 miles

near side front disc worn

off side front disc worn

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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DG57 EFT is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DG57 EFT, 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 DG57 EFT registered?

DG57 EFT is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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