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SL57 NVX

2007 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

152,470 mi
Last recorded152,470 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 NVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 152,470 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

superficial corrosion to underside suspension but not to excess

Fail 26 Feb 2026 152,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

superficial corrosion to underside suspension but not to excess

Pass 26 Feb 2025 148,653 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 148,653 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 144,985 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 144,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2023 142,318 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 139,601 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 139,601 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 136,894 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 136,894 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 133,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box has a leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive oil leak round steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 133,505 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper/wing damaged resulting in sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box has a leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive oil leak round steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 130,619 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 130,619 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

one exhaust mounting broken

Pass 29 Jan 2018 127,055 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front exhaust hanger broken

Fail 29 Jan 2018 127,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front exhaust hanger broken

oil level below minimum

Pass 27 Sep 2016 120,210 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 120,209 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 111,247 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 104,358 miles

nearside front marker lamp inop

Fail 17 Sep 2014 104,354 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front marker lamp inop

Pass 27 Sep 2013 96,946 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

offside front tyre worn to 0 on inside edge

Fail 26 Sep 2013 96,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

offside front tyre worn to 0 on inside edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 90,915 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 90,914 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall

windscreen damaged by wiper blade

Pass 23 Sep 2011 73,115 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 73,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,642 miles

Nearside 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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SL57 NVX is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 SL57 NVX, 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 SL57 NVX registered?

SL57 NVX is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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