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VE56 RFJ

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

207,179 mi
Last recorded207,179 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 RFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2022 207,179 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust silencer outer skin poor

ignition battery light permanently lit

Pass 26 Jul 2021 190,638 miles

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

Offside Front outer side marker not working

exhaust outer skin poor

rear registration plate faded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 177,377 miles

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

Exhaust Outer Skin Corroded

Rear Plate Faded

Slight Oil Leak

Fail 10 Aug 2020 177,377 miles

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

Exhaust Outer Skin Corroded

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Plate Faded

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 31 Jul 2019 168,578 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 168,578 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 156,207 miles

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

Exhaust outer skins corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2018 156,207 miles

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

Exhaust outer skins corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 142,285 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin poor

Fail 4 Aug 2017 142,285 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin poor

Pass 21 Jul 2016 126,089 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 110,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2015 110,566 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 99,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2014 99,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2013 93,652 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 86,417 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 75,978 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2010 69,737 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 69,737 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,149 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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VE56 RFJ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VE56 RFJ, 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 VE56 RFJ registered?

VE56 RFJ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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