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AG07 XLU

2007 Volvo V50

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,784 mi
Last recorded146,784 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG07 XLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2021 146,784 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Anti-skid system warning. (7.12 (e))

Fuel pipe leaking Underfloor at front. Uncertain of exact source, but it is dripping from a cluster of pipes under the driver's feet area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Also vibrates, suggesting internal damage to lamp unit. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Both sides rear position lamps have only one source of illumination working. Other sources may be fitted but inoperative.

Brake pedal wearing smooth Splitting also (1.1.2 (c))

Incorrect tyre size fitted to vehicle. 205/45/17 fitted, standard fit is 205/50/17.

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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Within spring seat area. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush bonding starting to fail. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front orange side marker lamp inoperative.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Within spring seat area. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides front, up to approx. 20% at times. (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear chassis rail, above subframe rear mounts, also offside rear floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 78,172 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 134,637 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 134,492 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 127,010 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 122,110 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 122,110 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 112,638 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 112,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 103,443 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 103,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 94,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 83,380 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 83,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/r tyre worn close to leagal limit and worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2012 68,239 miles

airbag light lit on dash

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f tyre worn slightly om inner edge and found soft

Pass 27 Jul 2011 52,802 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2010 39,015 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 39,015 miles

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

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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AG07 XLU is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 AG07 XLU, 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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AG07 XLU is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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