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RV57 HTE

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,317 mi
Last recorded171,317 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 HTE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 171,317 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 171,317 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 162,158 miles

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

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

exhaust box rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2022 151,329 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2021 142,279 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2021 142,279 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2019 135,278 miles

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

exhaust box rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2018 126,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2017 116,004 miles

nearside front wishbone rear bush slightly worn

Pass 3 Nov 2016 105,630 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2015 95,097 miles

Offside Front tyre cutting out on inner edge

exhaust outer skin rusty

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2014 84,374 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 72,733 miles

exhaust box outer skin rusty

offside rear tyre has small cut in side wall ( not to ply or cords ) and has been under inflated

Fail 11 Oct 2013 72,733 miles

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

exhaust box outer skin rusty

offside rear tyre has small cut in side wall ( not to ply or cords ) and has been under inflated

Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2011 47,650 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 35,979 miles

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 HTE is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HTE, 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 HTE registered?

RV57 HTE is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 October 2007.

Is RV57 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV57 HTE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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