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DN56 VGU

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,966 mi
Last recorded149,966 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 VGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 149,966 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 147,298 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Underside corroded in places.

Fail 5 Dec 2022 147,050 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Underside corroded in places.

Pass 1 Nov 2021 143,601 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

vehicle has slight corrosion on under body, sills and suspension components

Pass 20 Oct 2020 137,850 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion under body, sills and some suspension components

Pass 25 Sep 2019 135,009 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 130,456 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 125,241 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 117,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2016 117,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush in arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush in arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2015 107,748 miles

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

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

Rear heat sheild loose

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 31 Oct 2014 97,887 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2014 97,887 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 90,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 82,341 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 69,807 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 62,147 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,147 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2009 47,683 miles

Front number plate delaminating

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 VGU is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VGU, 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 VGU registered?

DN56 VGU is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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