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OY57 VKZ

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,328 mi
Last recorded141,328 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 VKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 141,328 miles

Coolant leak Radiator Steaming ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 132,057 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 132,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 120,478 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 120,478 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 114,453 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 114,449 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Advise rear anti roll drop links have slight knock.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 105,605 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 105,605 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 96,259 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 96,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 83,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jan 2015 83,892 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Nov 2013 67,031 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 67,031 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 61,388 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 45,756 miles

nsf tyre has deep cut on outer side wall but not showing cords

Pass 17 Aug 2010 25,462 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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OY57 VKZ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OY57 VKZ, 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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OY57 VKZ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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