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DN57 FTJ

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,892 mi
Last recorded97,892 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 FTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 97,892 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 97,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel pipes offside front (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 88,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 80,089 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2018 72,734 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 72,734 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 66,773 miles

Front brake pads starting to get low

Nearside Rear brake starting to bind slightly

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 66,767 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake pads starting to get low

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake starting to bind slightly

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge - just legal (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 60,990 miles

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

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2016 60,944 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,856 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 49,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2012 36,085 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 28,033 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 28,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 26,630 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 FTJ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FTJ, 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 DN57 FTJ registered?

DN57 FTJ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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