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2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,233 mi
Last recorded146,233 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 146,233 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 146,162 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 140,815 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 140,815 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 134,695 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 129,205 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 121,952 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 121,899 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 115,678 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2019 103,474 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 94,357 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 91,484 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 86,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Fail 6 May 2016 86,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre cracking

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

Pass 12 May 2015 82,431 miles

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 May 2015 82,431 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jun 2014 75,526 miles

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

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

exhaust starting deteriorate

Fail 27 Nov 2012 61,407 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear down

rear exhaust box just starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Nov 2012 61,407 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear down

rear exhaust box just starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Dec 2011 53,212 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 6 Dec 2011 53,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Nov 2010 43,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 XML is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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