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SM57 FPN

2007 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

196,075 mi
Last recorded196,075 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 FPN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 196,075 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 186,656 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 178,094 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 174,216 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 170,305 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 170,305 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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 n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 160,334 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 160,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 150,409 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 134,245 miles

Part of n/s tail light is not working.

There is a nail in the tread of the n /s rear tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2013 134,245 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Part of n/s tail light is not working.

There is a nail in the tread of the n /s rear tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 117,138 miles

O/s upper tail light is not working.

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

There is a pinhole in the n/s inner driveshaft gaiter.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 98,148 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Fail 24 Oct 2011 98,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 82,347 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn thin

front tyres scrubbing inner edges, offside front bald, recomend tracking checked

rear brake discs wearing thin

wiper blades strating to smear

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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SM57 FPN is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FPN, 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 FPN registered?

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

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