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FH56 MVX

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

172,282 mi
Last recorded172,282 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 MVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 172,282 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2021 164,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside hand brake performance just meets requirements

Fail 11 Feb 2021 164,519 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside hand brake performance just meets requirements

Pass 3 Feb 2020 158,830 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Nearside slight end play in steering rack

Fail 3 Feb 2020 158,830 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Nearside slight end play in steering rack

Pass 7 Feb 2019 148,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 137,676 miles

Nearside Front marker light not working

Offside Rear tyre cut in side wall

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

hand brake just on limit

slight end play in o/s and n/s of steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2017 127,535 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 117,909 miles

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

engine oil level dangerously low

headlamp washers inoperative

Fail 11 Feb 2016 117,909 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

engine oil level dangerously low

headlamp washers inoperative

Pass 16 Feb 2015 105,975 miles

Slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm (rear) bush

Fail 16 Feb 2015 105,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 96,267 miles

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test nsr seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2014 96,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test nsr seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2013 74,949 miles

unable to test engine area due to covers

unable to test rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

osf tyre has deep cut in sidewall but no cords showing

Fail 7 Feb 2013 74,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to test engine area due to covers

unable to test rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

osf tyre has deep cut in sidewall but no cords showing

Pass 9 Feb 2012 64,616 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 55,941 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 55,941 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 43,869 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 43,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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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FH56 MVX is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FH56 MVX, 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 FH56 MVX registered?

FH56 MVX is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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