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VN57 XNO

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,125 mi
Last recorded168,125 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2025 168,125 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2025 168,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 161,676 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 161,676 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 153,292 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 153,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 144,437 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 135,542 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 135,538 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 126,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 126,463 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 117,458 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 117,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 117,438 miles

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 102,362 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 89,515 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 89,515 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 79,896 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 79,566 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 64,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s rear tyre inner edge

traction light on

Pass 30 Nov 2011 48,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2010 38,695 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 XNO is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XNO, 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 XNO registered?

VN57 XNO is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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