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PX57 VEM

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

233,289 mi
Last recorded233,289 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX57 VEM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 233,289 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2016 233,025 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 207,113 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slight leak

Fail 28 Aug 2015 207,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slight leak

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 183,771 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated but not leaking.

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Imbalance on front brakes (within limits).

N/s front tyre worn on inside edge.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 161,037 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape and worn on inside edge.

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated.

O/s rear wheel rim slightly buckled.

Fail 30 Aug 2013 161,037 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape and worn on inside edge.

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated.

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

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

O/s rear wheel rim slightly buckled.

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 124,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 124,254 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 98,604 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

advise on tracking

Fail 26 Aug 2010 71,529 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 71,529 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
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PX57 VEM is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PX57 VEM, 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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PX57 VEM is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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