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AP07 UMF

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

156,864 mi
Last recorded156,864 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 UMF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 156,864 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 152,326 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 147,361 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 142,231 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 137,908 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 133,115 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 129,886 miles

exhaust silencer outer casing peeling not blowing

grease around offside inner driveshaft gaiter

Pass 1 Mar 2019 124,651 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 124,651 miles

Exhaust rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 119,655 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 114,454 miles

offside front indicator comes on when dip beam is used

Fail 6 Mar 2017 114,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front indicator comes on when dip beam is used

Pass 11 Mar 2016 108,875 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 104,177 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 98,578 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 92,414 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 92,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 86,173 miles

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

slight distortion nearside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2011 74,312 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 74,312 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 57,004 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 57,004 miles

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

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 UMF is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AP07 UMF, 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 UMF is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 May 2007.

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