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SL57 WZB

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,726 mi
Last recorded110,726 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 WZB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 110,726 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 104,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Both Outer Rack Ends (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 104,448 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Both Outer Rack Ends (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 98,684 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 93,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 90,550 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 86,816 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 80,240 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 74,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 74,279 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 65,105 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 65,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,975 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 54,975 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 45,819 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 36,077 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 36,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 27,308 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 21,614 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 21,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 15,965 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)

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 WZB 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 71.4%.

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 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 WZB, 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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SL57 WZB is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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