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FH57 UMC

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,565 mi
Last recorded137,565 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 UMC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 137,565 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os/ns tyres cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front cv boot leaking

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os/ns tyres cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 130,252 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed/small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

surface corrosion rear sub frame and suspension components

Pass 18 Feb 2020 123,077 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust back box corroded/deteriorated outer layer .

Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side repeater steaming

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective bracket defective but system still supported by other mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 123,077 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust back box corroded/deteriorated outer layer .

Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side repeater steaming

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective bracket defective but system still supported by other mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 114,898 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Exhaust centre box deteriorated,outer skin adrift

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 114,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055017, also lumpy tread, and has a nail. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Exhaust centre box deteriorated,outer skin adrift

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017, Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 104,694 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre has lumpy tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 96,290 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre low at very inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2017 96,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre low at very inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2016 88,360 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 78,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 78,707 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 70,196 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 70,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2013 66,782 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 66,670 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 47,363 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 34,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 34,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FH57 UMC is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FH57 UMC, 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 FH57 UMC registered?

FH57 UMC is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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