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VN57 BKF

2007 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,605 mi
Last recorded171,605 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 BKF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 171,605 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 171,605 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 152,747 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 137,963 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2019 137,433 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 123,088 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2018 123,088 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2017 102,641 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 102,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,837 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 61,405 miles

child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2015 61,051 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 43,230 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 35,882 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 27,884 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 27,884 miles

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

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

front no plate is acci damaged

o/s and n/s front tyres are scrubbed and close to tread limit

Pass 6 Oct 2011 21,250 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 13,027 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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VN57 BKF is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 97,569 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 BKF, 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 BKF is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 October 2007.

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