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FG56 HWN

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,295 mi
Last recorded147,295 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 HWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 147,295 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 147,295 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 130,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 111,375 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 111,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 96,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 96,460 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 78,539 miles

front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2012 69,562 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 56,357 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 56,357 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 41,749 miles

n/s/r tyre worn very close to limit and slightly out of shape on inner edge

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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FG56 HWN is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FG56 HWN, 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 FG56 HWN registered?

FG56 HWN is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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