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FG57 KHV

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,330 mi
Last recorded165,330 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 KHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 165,330 miles

some corrosion and wear on all brake discs

Pass 17 Sep 2020 164,592 miles

front discs slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2020 164,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front discs slightly corroded

o/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2019 158,623 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 150,213 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 140,207 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 126,126 miles

offside rear light lens slight damage no white light showing

Fail 18 Jun 2014 126,126 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside rear light lens slight damage no white light showing

Pass 3 Oct 2012 125,625 miles

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

offside rear lens small tape repair

offside rear sidelamp not fully working

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 1 Oct 2012 125,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

offside rear lens small tape repair

offside rear sidelamp not fully working

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2011 117,455 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 117,435 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 99,001 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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FG57 KHV is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FG57 KHV, 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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FG57 KHV is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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