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DN56 VGP

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

166,682 mi
Last recorded166,682 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 VGP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 166,682 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer peeling

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 163,747 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer box peeling

Fail 6 Jan 2025 163,747 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer box peeling

Pass 19 Dec 2023 157,628 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear silencer box exterior skin peeling

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 150,163 miles

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

windscreen damaged but outside of zone "A"

Fail 22 Dec 2022 150,163 miles

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

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

windscreen damaged but outside of zone "A"

Pass 6 Jan 2022 139,081 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust box deteriorated

staining nearside rear shock absorber, no leaks visible

stone chip nearside

under trays fitted, unable to fully test underside

Pass 6 Jan 2021 129,331 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear shock absorber leaking, but not excessively

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 8 Jul 2019 117,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 99,548 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 85,505 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 68,885 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 53,615 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,141 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 39,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 36,015 miles

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

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2013 36,015 miles

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2012 28,829 miles

nsr tyre has very bad run flat damage

Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,338 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 17,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 17,979 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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DN56 VGP is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DN56 VGP, 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 DN56 VGP registered?

DN56 VGP is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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