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SN57 VXS

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,616 mi
Last recorded138,616 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN57 VXS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 138,616 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve, advise adjusting

Pass 14 May 2025 136,961 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 136,960 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 132,569 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 132,569 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 125,025 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 121,699 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 121,699 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 119,212 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 119,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 110,340 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 110,340 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 107,123 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 101,217 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 94,414 miles

n/s/r shocker dust cover adrift

possible small pin hole in n/s/f outer driveshaft boot

rear trailing arms front bushes separating -especially o/s/r -weakening - recommend replace soon

some front brake imbalance

some wear to rear lower control arm bushes

very slight play o/s/r drop link

wear to o/s/f wishbone rear bush

Pass 28 Apr 2016 84,080 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge + cracking to inner edge - recommend replace

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split

separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

separating/wear to rear lower control Arm bushes

Fail 26 Apr 2016 84,006 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge + cracking to inner edge - recommend replace

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split

separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

separating/wear to rear lower control Arm bushes

Fail 2 May 2015 73,241 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 73,241 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 58,014 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 47,727 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 38,940 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 30,229 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 30,229 miles

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

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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SN57 VXS is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN57 VXS, 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 SN57 VXS registered?

SN57 VXS is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is SN57 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN57 VXS shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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