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SW56 EDV

2007 Vauxhall Movano

Red Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

155,699 mi
Last recorded155,699 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Movano111,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 EDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2026 155,699 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired 1st chassis to chassis crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired 2ns chassis to chassis crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired 3rd chassis to chassis crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired 4th chassis to chassis crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired to centre (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected centre to rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired to rear (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected centre to rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2025 155,699 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 155,699 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mounting rubber missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 155,699 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 155,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to binding rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessing coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at front spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at front spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak excessive

Pass 9 May 2023 154,434 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 154,434 miles

Brake rod excessively corroded adjustment rod (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Power steering component leaking out of gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 152,410 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 150,393 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 148,663 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 148,659 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 147,579 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 147,579 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 145,582 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2017 145,580 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 143,293 miles

Engine management light on.

Lower engine steady split. Leak at gearbox.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 143,291 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both, (1.8)

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

Engine management light on.

Lower engine steady split. Leak at gearbox.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 141,102 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 137,450 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 137,449 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

fuel injection pipes x 5 at engine badly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 114,007 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 114,005 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre at 2.5mm

Pass 19 Jan 2011 95,923 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 95,881 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2010 86,430 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 86,429 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Movano?

Based on 1,043,634 MOT tests across 89,639 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,309
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
89,639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24,610
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19,839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 19,684
parking brake recording little or no effort 19,478
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SW56 EDV is a 2007 Vauxhall Movano in Red with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Movano models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 111,478 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 Vauxhall Movano fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 50,018 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW56 EDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Movano typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 19 years old, this Vauxhall Movano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SW56 EDV registered?

SW56 EDV is a 2007 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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