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SP57 OKB

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

173,374 mi
Last recorded173,374 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 OKB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 173,374 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 173,374 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 137,268 miles

Exhaust outer casing broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 131,944 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 131,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Oct 2015 123,003 miles

Front advise console bushes

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush nsf drop link has play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front head light beam not correct

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2ml and also wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak around turbo

Fail 12 Oct 2015 123,003 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front advise console bushes

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush nsf drop link has play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front head light beam not correct

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2ml and also wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak around turbo

Pass 13 Oct 2014 103,315 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise center exhaust corroded

advise front disces pitted

advise rear disces pitted

Fail 13 Oct 2014 103,315 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise center exhaust corroded

advise front disces pitted

advise rear disces pitted

Pass 4 Oct 2013 86,180 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 86,180 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,916 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 73,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Tyre pressures low

Pass 15 Sep 2011 65,324 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 65,324 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside upper tail lamp not working

Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,349 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 OKB is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SP57 OKB, 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 OKB registered?

SP57 OKB is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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