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SM57 OBG

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,081 mi
Last recorded148,081 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 OBG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 148,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2021 139,303 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

exhaust corroding

osf inner cv boot deteriorating

osf tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edges

osr tyre wearing on inner edges

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 28 May 2020 132,724 miles

engine , under and sill covers fitted

exhaust corroding

osr tyre wearing on edges

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Fail 28 May 2020 132,724 miles

engine , under and sill covers fitted

exhaust corroding

osr tyre wearing on edges

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 123,715 miles

exhaust corroding

front subframe corroding

ns and os front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 2 May 2019 123,713 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osr (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroding

front pads low

front subframe corroding

ns and os front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2018 112,946 miles

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

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2018 112,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 103,096 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 82,268 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 66,492 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 65,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear heat shield loose

silecer box corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 56,071 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 46,610 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 37,110 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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SM57 OBG is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OBG, 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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SM57 OBG is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 November 2007.

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