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FD56 KVY

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

184,759 mi
Last recorded184,759 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 KVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 184,759 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 177,156 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 177,144 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 173,732 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 167,669 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 167,669 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 160,392 miles

Offside headlamp poor intensity

Pass 28 Apr 2017 152,545 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 142,923 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 142,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 135,098 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 135,098 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 124,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 124,452 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 116,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Dec 2012 116,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 108,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2010 103,762 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 90,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FD56 KVY is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KVY, 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 FD56 KVY registered?

FD56 KVY is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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