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VN57 GPZ

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

200,600 mi
Last recorded200,600 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 GPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 200,600 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 197,343 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 192,832 miles

All steering & suspension components corroded

Alternator belt cracking

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant revisor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Manufactures covers fitted

Nearside Front Outer C.V Gaiter greasy

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 189,618 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 189,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 183,075 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin

Pass 18 Sep 2020 177,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front sub frame corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2020 177,903 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front sub frame corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 174,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 169,975 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 169,975 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 165,629 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 165,627 miles

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 153,863 miles

near side front tyre worn on edge 3/4 rule

shields fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2016 153,853 miles

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

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

near side front tyre worn on edge 3/4 rule

shields fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 141,376 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 125,134 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 104,293 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 84,910 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 70,927 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 53,187 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 GPZ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 GPZ, 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 VN57 GPZ registered?

VN57 GPZ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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