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RV57 HTD

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

141,305 mi
Last recorded141,305 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 HTD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 141,305 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 133,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 133,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 120,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 117,929 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 112,799 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 107,179 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 101,922 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 95,846 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in zone 'A' less than 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Under protection fitted. Unable to inspect fully.

Pass 7 Sep 2018 92,876 miles

centre exhaust outer layer very rusty.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

stone chip in front screen o/s.

Pass 18 Sep 2017 92,834 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

brake discs all round light surface rust.

exhaust outer layer very rusty.

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyre valves perished.

shields fitted unable to fully inspect.

various stone chips in front screen.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 91,163 miles

Exhaust boxes poor condition

Rear Discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 87,520 miles

Centre silencer out skin in poor condition

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

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

Offside Rear tyre age cracked badly

Pass 29 Sep 2014 84,143 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 79,177 miles

n/s/r tyre worn uneven and cracking in inner side wall

Pass 24 Sep 2012 73,481 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 67,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre splitting on inner side wall

Fail 21 Sep 2011 67,396 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre splitting on inner side wall

Pass 29 Jul 2010 61,058 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 61,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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RV57 HTD is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RV57 HTD, 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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What year was RV57 HTD registered?

RV57 HTD is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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