MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,014 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 225/40 /18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded.
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded.
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system slightly corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside & Nearside (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorbers slightly corroded Offside & Nearside
Front Sub-frame slightly corroded
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorber dust covers insecure Offside & Nearside
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system slightly corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside & Nearside (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorbers slightly corroded Offside & Nearside
Front Sub-frame slightly corroded
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorber dust covers insecure Offside & Nearside
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear shocker dust covers insecure
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust system showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear shocker dust covers insecure
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust system showing signs of corrosion
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s/r worn on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust system showing signs of corrosion
rear shocker dust covers insecure
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s/r worn on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust system showing signs of corrosion
rear shocker dust covers insecure
Exhaust system slightly corroded
Offside & Nearside rear tyres wearing on edges
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pads half worn
Rear Shock absorber dust covers insecure
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust system slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside & Nearside rear tyres wearing on edges
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pads half worn
Rear Shock absorber dust covers insecure
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust casing slight corrosion.
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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VN57 BJV is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VN57 BJV, 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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VN57 BJV is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 October 2007.
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