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SM57 FPL

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

151,513 mi
Last recorded151,513 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 FPL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 151,513 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 151,513 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 148,096 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 148,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 144,859 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 141,586 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 141,586 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Marker light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 139,036 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 139,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 134,988 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 130,612 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 130,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 127,104 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 123,614 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 116,868 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 109,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 109,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 99,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear heat sheild over exhaust loose

rear silencer cover rusty and loose

Pass 11 Dec 2013 90,282 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 81,598 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 80,893 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 66,799 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 49,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 49,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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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SM57 FPL is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SM57 FPL, 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 SM57 FPL registered?

SM57 FPL is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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