MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,909 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged stiff (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm between edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged stiff (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and between edges perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective damp with water (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring slight weak
Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
nsr tyre bold on inner shoulder
or tyre close to legal limit
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr ()
nsr tyre bold on inner shoulder
or tyre close to legal limit
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing jammed in seat (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seat fitted
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seat fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
boot full
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
boot full
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
boot full
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DT57 RAT is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DT57 RAT, 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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DT57 RAT is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 September 2007.
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