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AP07 EPA

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,631 mi
Last recorded156,631 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 EPA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 156,631 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 156,629 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2021 149,834 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 149,833 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 143,785 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 143,783 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 132,487 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 132,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 119,076 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 119,075 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (unable to adjust) (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 108,922 miles

crack in screen

Pass 26 Jan 2016 101,269 miles

Slight leak on steering rack

windscreen cracked lower O/S corner

Fail 26 Jan 2016 101,269 miles

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

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

Slight leak on steering rack

windscreen cracked lower O/S corner

Pass 19 Jan 2015 93,753 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 86,024 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 80,164 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 80,164 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 71,675 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 71,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Spring Seat Incorrectly Positioned.

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 50,480 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 30,177 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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AP07 EPA is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AP07 EPA, 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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AP07 EPA is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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