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AK07 SSO

2007 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,138 mi
Last recorded106,138 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 SSO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 106,138 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 99,940 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 95,800 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted

wear in rear suspension bushes

Fail 22 Sep 2023 95,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted

wear in rear suspension bushes

Pass 6 Sep 2022 87,183 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2021 82,167 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 82,167 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 78,040 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 72,229 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 68,347 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 63,761 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 60,611 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 60,611 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,445 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 52,445 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,693 miles

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

front number plate -damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2013 47,693 miles

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

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

front number plate -damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,502 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 42,501 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 36,335 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,178 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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AK07 SSO is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AK07 SSO, 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 AK07 SSO registered?

AK07 SSO is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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