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AV07 GCY

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,991 mi
Last recorded175,991 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 GCY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 175,991 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 175,920 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 166,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill has small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2023 165,984 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill has small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear unable to check wheel bearing due to bind

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 156,394 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 153,338 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 144,779 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear ALL rear suspension corroded

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

Fail 14 May 2020 144,779 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear ALL rear suspension corroded

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

Pass 11 May 2018 129,146 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded ALL corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 123,516 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears near limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded ALL corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2017 123,516 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears near limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded ALL corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 116,698 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower wishbone rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall damaged

coil spring corroded ALL corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 116,698 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower wishbone rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall damaged

coil spring corroded ALL corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 109,136 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 109,136 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 102,770 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 97,979 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust skin corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2012 85,574 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 85,574 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,597 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 60,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 60,626 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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AV07 GCY is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV07 GCY, 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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AV07 GCY is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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