MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,992 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s front locking wheelnut head sheared off
outer sill covers fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
outer sill covers fitted
rear silencer coroded
front brake discs corroded and lipped
os and ns rear seat belts not cheked chiled seats fitted
rear exhaust sillencer outer skin corroded and parting
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front tyre has run flat damage
Front tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front tyre has run flat damage
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres badly worn on inner edges
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM56 LGZ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SM56 LGZ, 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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How do I check the history of SM56 LGZ?
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What year was SM56 LGZ registered?
SM56 LGZ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 January 2007.
Is SM56 LGZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM56 LGZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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