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AK07 SSJ

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,970 mi
Last recorded169,970 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 SSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 169,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2019 169,966 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 167,531 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 167,365 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Emissions not tested engine smoking (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 156,475 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 156,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Coolant leak expansion tank leaking ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 145,767 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

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

offside & nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Mar 2016 145,709 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

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

offside & nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2014 132,056 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 117,698 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 99,603 miles

Both front tyres are scrubbing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 76,189 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,862 miles

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

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

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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AK07 SSJ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AK07 SSJ, 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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AK07 SSJ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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