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DN57 FCU

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

147,010 mi
Last recorded147,010 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 FCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2024 147,010 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 139,782 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 136,100 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 132,993 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

offside and nearside front brake discs worn on inner faces

Pass 10 Sep 2020 127,340 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 121,887 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 121,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 119,551 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 119,549 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 118,670 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 22 Nov 2018 118,670 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 22 Nov 2017 113,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low on but not below limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seat belt visual check only due to child seat

Offside Rear seat belt visual check only due to child seat

Fail 22 Nov 2017 113,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low on but not below limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt visual check only due to child seat

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

Offside Rear seat belt visual check only due to child seat

Pass 13 Oct 2016 107,976 miles

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 99,308 miles

both front lower suspension arm back bushes splitting

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away

Fail 14 Sep 2015 99,308 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both front lower suspension arm back bushes splitting

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away

Pass 5 Sep 2014 86,913 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

centre exhaust system outer skin corroded

front tyres worn to 4mm + wearing on inside edge

offside driveshaft bearing slightly noisey

Pass 12 Sep 2013 75,996 miles

buckle in offside front wheel

nearside front tyre and both rear tyres worn to 3mm

offside front tyre worn to 2mm, lower on edges

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding away

slight buckle in nearside front wheel

Pass 26 Sep 2012 64,801 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 64,801 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 53,045 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 39,829 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,829 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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DN57 FCU is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DN57 FCU, 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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DN57 FCU is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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