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DK57 VGG

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,237 mi
Last recorded137,237 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 VGG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 137,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Nov 2018 114,107 miles

both front tyres have small cuts in siewalls

engine has minor oil leak

offside rear tyre has small cuts in sidewall

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2017 107,260 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 101,638 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front marker light inop

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward most arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2016 101,638 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front marker light inop

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward most arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2015 91,217 miles

Offside Rear Cut in side wall but not showing cords

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 91,217 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Cut in side wall but not showing cords

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 77,363 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 65,117 miles

Centre exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 65,117 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,400 miles

Traction Control light is illuminated

Fail 3 Sep 2012 55,400 miles

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

Traction Control light is illuminated

Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,674 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 35,848 miles

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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DK57 VGG is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DK57 VGG, 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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DK57 VGG is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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