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SM57 RWV

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,259 mi
Last recorded165,259 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 RWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 165,259 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 146,205 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 127,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyre treads becoming low

exhaust centre heat shield coming adrift

front brake discs lipped

rear brake pads becoming low

small fragments of metal in rear tyres, possible punctures

Fail 21 Nov 2014 127,615 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyre treads becoming low

exhaust centre heat shield coming adrift

front brake discs lipped

rear brake pads becoming low

small fragments of metal in rear tyres, possible punctures

Pass 19 Nov 2013 108,917 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 108,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 87,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn very close to limit

Fail 12 Nov 2012 87,868 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn very close to limit

Pass 18 Nov 2011 70,520 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 50,492 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 RWV is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RWV, 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 RWV is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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