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SP57 LDA

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,525 mi
Last recorded116,525 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 LDA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 116,525 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 116,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 110,104 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 105,197 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 105,193 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 100,396 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 100,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 95,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2021 88,898 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 82,052 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 75,156 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 75,156 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front flex mounting bracket corroded / detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 68,626 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 61,786 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 56,164 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,302 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 48,206 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 43,576 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 37,928 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 30,096 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 22,809 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 LDA is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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