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AR07 HKO

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

201,127 mi
Last recorded201,127 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 HKO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 201,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from flexi exhaust part (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator switch faulty Stalk faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Middle and rear exhaust corrosion

Nearside Front Nail in tyre In tread ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 200,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In inner tread (205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test From interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from flexi exhaust part (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator switch faulty Stalk faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Middle and rear exhaust corrosion

Nearside Front Nail in tyre In tread ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 184,621 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 184,461 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 171,850 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 171,828 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 150,406 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 150,406 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 139,643 miles

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

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats so full inspection of the seats and belts was not possible

emmissions too clean for smoke machine to read

exhaust is corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2015 139,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats so full inspection of the seats and belts was not possible

emmissions too clean for smoke machine to read

exhaust is corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 126,704 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust and its hanging brackets are corroded

full inspection of the offside rear seat and seat belt could not be performed due to baby seat fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2014 126,704 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust and its hanging brackets are corroded

full inspection of the offside rear seat and seat belt could not be performed due to baby seat fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2013 110,482 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 96,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust silencer deteriorated, but not leaking

Pass 27 Jun 2011 82,626 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 69,603 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some wear front brake discs

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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AR07 HKO is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AR07 HKO, 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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AR07 HKO is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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