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PK56 XBM

2007 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

160,362 mi
Last recorded160,362 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 XBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 160,362 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 147,235 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 147,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 137,509 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 137,509 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 130,570 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 130,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 123,244 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 123,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 114,111 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 114,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 99,286 miles

All four wheels have a slightly distorted bead rim

Fail 7 Jul 2015 99,173 miles

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

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

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

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

All four wheels have a slightly distorted bead rim

Pass 10 Jul 2014 88,907 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 88,898 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 85,723 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 85,723 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 75,946 miles

Centre exhaust heat shielding damaged.

Front disc inner faces corroded.

N/S/F inner and outer position bulbs out.

N/S/R upper tail light out.

O/S/R Upper tail light out.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 75,946 miles

Centre exhaust heat shielding damaged.

Front disc inner faces corroded.

N/S/F inner and outer position bulbs out.

N/S/R upper tail light out.

O/S/R Upper tail light out.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 64,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Feb 2011 53,171 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 53,171 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 39,450 miles

Front 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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PK56 XBM is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 PK56 XBM, 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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PK56 XBM is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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