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AR07 HKT

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

206,808 mi
Last recorded206,808 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 HKT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 206,808 miles

Corrosion to suspension and coil springs

Pass 18 Aug 2021 201,448 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 197,223 miles

Coil spring corroded All Corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 197,223 miles

Coil spring corroded All Corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 194,041 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and cracking 205/50/17

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Tyres low on pressures

Fail 7 Aug 2019 194,041 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and cracking 205/50/17

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

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

Tyres low on pressures

Pass 16 Jul 2018 178,892 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 163,963 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 163,962 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 146,846 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 140,694 miles

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2014 129,862 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 112,851 miles

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)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear box corroded

offside rear tyre starting to mishape on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2013 112,851 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear box corroded

offside rear tyre starting to mishape on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 95,877 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 95,877 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 78,358 miles

n/s/r upper sidelight not working, both front wheel rims are dented on inside

Fail 10 Sep 2011 78,266 miles

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

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

n/s/r upper sidelight not working, both front wheel rims are dented on inside

Pass 30 Jul 2010 56,883 miles

n/s/f o/s/r wheelrims have slight damage

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 HKT is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HKT, 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 HKT is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 August 2007.

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