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DG57 ZSF

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,370 mi
Last recorded126,370 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 ZSF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 126,370 miles

Engine oil leak.

Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 126,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil leak.

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 119,351 miles

Offside Front outer door mirror cover missing.

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 119,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp poor image.

Offside Front outer door mirror cover missing.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 113,004 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 106,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 106,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 102,744 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 98,704 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 90,448 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 83,305 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear number plate delaminating

Fail 19 Sep 2016 76,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 14 Sep 2015 69,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 63,141 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 63,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,415 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 48,766 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 48,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 41,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2010 34,891 miles

ADVISE front blades smearing

Fail 11 Oct 2010 34,891 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

ADVISE front blades smearing

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 ZSF is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DG57 ZSF, 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 ZSF registered?

DG57 ZSF is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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