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ST57 MUP

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

170,566 mi
Last recorded170,566 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 MUP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 170,566 miles

Intermediate exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2021 170,560 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Intermediate exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

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

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

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear crank main area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 170,548 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread void (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 168,497 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 164,816 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 151,509 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 143,717 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 143,707 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 135,132 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 135,110 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 124,227 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 124,227 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 108,977 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 108,977 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 98,134 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 87,638 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 78,609 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 78,609 miles

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

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

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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ST57 MUP is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ST57 MUP, 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 ST57 MUP registered?

ST57 MUP is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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