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RV57 HVF

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,016 mi
Last recorded125,016 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 HVF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 125,016 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 125,013 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 96,822 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre perished

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear silencer corroded and deteriorating

clean emissions no print out

Fail 24 May 2019 96,353 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre perished

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear silencer corroded and deteriorating

clean emissions no print out

Pass 21 May 2018 90,444 miles

Both rear tyre inner treads perished

Minor oil leaks

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre inner tread lumpy

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Fail 19 May 2018 90,444 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Both rear tyre inner treads perished

Minor oil leaks

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre inner tread lumpy

Rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2017 89,359 miles

Offside front coil spring broken but function is not impaired

Fail 23 May 2017 89,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 88,394 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 83,813 miles

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

Front Tyres worn on edges

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 75,464 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 75,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Oct 2013 68,449 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 68,448 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,688 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,689 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 48,913 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 48,912 miles

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

nearside rear outer side light not working.

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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RV57 HVF is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RV57 HVF, 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 HVF registered?

RV57 HVF is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 September 2007.

Is RV57 HVF safe to buy?

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