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RV57 HWB

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

164,881 mi
Last recorded164,881 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 HWB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 164,881 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 162,323 miles

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

Nearside Wing Mirror damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 162,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Wing Mirror damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 158,556 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front Wing mirror damaged

Rear Exhaust box corroded

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 158,490 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front Wing mirror damaged

Rear Exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 145,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 120,592 miles

center exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2020 120,592 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

center exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2019 111,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 104,403 miles

rear number plate poor

rear wiper blade split

various tyres have side wall damage/wearing on edges

Fail 9 Nov 2018 104,402 miles

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

rear number plate poor

rear wiper blade split

various tyres have side wall damage/wearing on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2017 98,617 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 98,361 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 98,258 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust is slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre has slight outer wall damage

Pass 16 Nov 2015 85,429 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 85,429 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 69,891 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 55,305 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 55,305 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 39,434 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

traction control light on

Fail 26 Nov 2012 39,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

traction control light on

Pass 21 Nov 2011 31,155 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 25,193 miles

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

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 HWB is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HWB, 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 HWB registered?

RV57 HWB is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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