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SP57 LCN

2007 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,170 mi
Last recorded131,170 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 LCN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 131,170 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and braking away.

Pass 25 Sep 2024 129,011 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 123,402 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 118,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 118,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 113,839 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 108,558 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 103,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 90,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre feathering on inner edge.

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

Offside Rear Tyre feathering on inner edge.

Fail 10 Sep 2018 90,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre feathering on inner edge.

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

Offside Rear Tyre feathering on inner edge.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 77,121 miles

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

Front lower arm rear bushes have slight play.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

No diesel smoke emission detected.

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 77,121 miles

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

Front lower arm rear bushes have slight play.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

No diesel smoke emission detected.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working Cleaned connections in boot lid. (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 64,074 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,331 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs advised at next pad change. (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 31,768 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 23,451 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 17,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cord

Pass 20 Aug 2011 13,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2010 9,528 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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SP57 LCN is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SP57 LCN, 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 SP57 LCN registered?

SP57 LCN is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is SP57 LCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP57 LCN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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