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SK57 ZXT

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,782 mi
Last recorded125,782 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK57 ZXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 125,782 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both offside and nearside ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 125,782 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both offside and nearside ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2022 123,392 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering Rack Slight Leak

Fail 26 Apr 2022 123,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb in wrong (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 121,193 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 121,193 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 115,603 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 106,095 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust heat shield sat on exhaust

Fail 27 Feb 2019 106,095 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Backbox (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure All mounting brackets snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust heat shield sat on exhaust

Pass 28 Feb 2018 98,414 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 90,505 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 80,337 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 80,337 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear both (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 71,997 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 68,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 3 Sep 2013 68,688 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,173 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 46,896 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT WEAR EDGES OF TREAD,205/50ZR17W

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT WEAR INNER EDGE OF TREAD,205/50ZR17W

Fail 5 Sep 2011 46,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT WEAR EDGES OF TREAD,205/50ZR17W

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT WEAR INNER EDGE OF TREAD,205/50ZR17W

Pass 25 Aug 2010 37,866 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 37,776 miles

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

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

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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SK57 ZXT is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SK57 ZXT, 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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SK57 ZXT is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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