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PX57 XEL

2007 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

151,553 mi
Last recorded151,553 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX57 XEL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 151,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2025 147,934 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 144,437 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 139,328 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 139,324 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2022 133,944 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 127,529 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 127,529 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 120,399 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 11,893 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2019 111,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2018 103,162 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 94,613 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 85,603 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 75,723 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,995 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 57,669 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 57,669 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 54,844 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 45,887 miles

Front brake pads worn

Handbrake travel

Pass 11 Oct 2010 34,282 miles

Front brake pads look worn

Fail 9 Oct 2010 34,282 miles

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

Front brake pads look worn

Nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm & badly worn on inner edge

Wheel alignment may need adjusting

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 XEL is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PX57 XEL?

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What year was PX57 XEL registered?

PX57 XEL is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is PX57 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX57 XEL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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