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SM56 LGZ

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,992 mi
Last recorded155,992 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 LGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 155,992 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 155,714 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 79,192 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 145,425 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 133,030 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 119,220 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 108,027 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 96,355 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 84,963 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 84,948 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 75,179 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 75,179 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 60,994 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 46,587 miles

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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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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What year was SM56 LGZ registered?

SM56 LGZ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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