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VN57 MVF

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,520 mi
Last recorded158,520 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 MVF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2022 158,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2021 151,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 151,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 146,391 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 146,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 137,983 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 137,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 130,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 123,401 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 115,665 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 115,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front worn inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2015 102,461 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 102,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 90,966 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 81,525 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 76,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust box corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 64,376 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 59,308 miles

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

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 MVF is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MVF, 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 MVF registered?

VN57 MVF is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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The MOT history for VN57 MVF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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