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RJ56 HYN

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,130 mi
Last recorded179,130 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 HYN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 179,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 167,864 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 167,861 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 156,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated!!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 139,152 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust box skin corroeded

Fail 7 Jan 2013 125,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 125,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2012 103,063 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 103,063 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 75,309 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 75,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 54,287 miles

n/s front road wheel inner rim damaged

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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RJ56 HYN is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ56 HYN, 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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RJ56 HYN is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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