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EO57 VGC

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,795 mi
Last recorded234,795 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO57 VGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 234,795 miles

Park brake travel close to limits

Fail 12 Nov 2025 234,792 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Park brake travel close to limits

Pass 12 Nov 2024 217,348 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 217,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 197,128 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 181,422 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 166,374 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 166,374 miles

Sound deadening material insecure refit (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 154,364 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 144,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 126,368 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 126,366 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 111,536 miles

Both rear tyres and n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm.

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

wipers not clearing screen

Fail 7 Dec 2017 111,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres and n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm.

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 95,202 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 95,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 79,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit & wearing on inner dge (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 8 Dec 2015 79,957 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit & wearing on inner dge (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Oct 2014 64,990 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 64,990 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 55,823 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,934 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 35,835 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 27,791 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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EO57 VGC is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO57 VGC, 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 EO57 VGC registered?

EO57 VGC is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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