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FD56 KVM

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

227,911 mi
Last recorded227,911 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 KVM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 227,911 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired strongly advised piston weather protector rubber has come off (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively benefit of doubt given (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

middle and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2019 227,911 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired strongly advised piston weather protector rubber has come off (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively benefit of doubt given (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

middle and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2018 211,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly inner shoulder

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust middle and rear deteriorated

under vehicle corrosion started

Pass 26 Jun 2017 195,894 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust middle and rear box deteriorated

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 195,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust middle and rear box deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 188,123 miles

Central exhaust boxes deteriorated

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advised worn inner shoulder close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre inner shoulder wearing

Fail 23 Dec 2016 188,123 miles

Central exhaust boxes deteriorated

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advised worn inner shoulder close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre inner shoulder wearing

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both sides (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 170,731 miles

ENG\COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS

Pass 12 Dec 2014 142,849 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2014 142,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 139,661 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 130,993 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 130,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 117,394 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 117,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

rear heat shield loose

Pass 7 Feb 2011 106,177 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 106,177 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 89,984 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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FD56 KVM is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FD56 KVM, 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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FD56 KVM is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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