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DV57 VVX

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,365 mi
Last recorded202,365 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 VVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 202,365 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 192,419 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 176,791 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear rear registration plate slight damage

Fail 21 Jul 2023 176,700 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Led lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear rear registration plate slight damage

Pass 26 Jul 2022 163,887 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 163,845 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 151,428 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing smooth/devoid of tread on shoulder SIZE: 205/50R17W XL

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Advise full clean & re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has general underside corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2020 146,231 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2020 146,203 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 143,149 miles

General corrosion to underside components

Nearside Front Tyre wear to outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre has uneven wear to outer edge

Offside Front Tyrewear to inner and outer edges

Rear Heavy corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 20 Jul 2016 133,618 miles

exhaust silencer coroded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 133,618 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust silencer coroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 117,967 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 103,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

main exhaust silencer deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside upper tail light not working

Pass 4 Jul 2013 89,921 miles

n/s front side marker light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2012 79,502 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 77,606 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 68,022 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 68,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 41,738 miles

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

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

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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DV57 VVX is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV57 VVX, 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 DV57 VVX registered?

DV57 VVX is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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