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5055 MV

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

104,451 mi
Last recorded104,451 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5055 MV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 104,451 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2025 102,230 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 100,626 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2023 98,527 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2023 98,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2022 96,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 755 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2021 94,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front pads low

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 93,256 miles

Front brake pads low

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pads low

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2019 91,700 miles

Front brake pads low

Rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Jan 2018 89,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 87,549 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 86,400 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 77,715 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 65,427 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 54,978 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,922 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 23,189 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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5055 MV is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 5055 MV, 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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5055 MV is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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