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DN57 KSO

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

140,347 mi
Last recorded140,347 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 140,347 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Headlight lenses and images poor

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides front (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 133,842 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 128,175 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 120,852 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2022 120,842 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working Offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2021 115,016 miles

Emissions test result too low to record

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 111,805 miles

Emissions test result too low to record

Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 103,550 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 99,148 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 93,389 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 93,389 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 91,545 miles

nearside front amber side marker lamp inoperative

Pass 22 Oct 2016 70,329 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 56,915 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 37,933 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 24,670 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 23,053 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 21,514 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 19,935 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 19,935 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 KSO is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DN57 KSO, 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 KSO is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 November 2007.

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