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AV07 HKY

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,466 mi
Last recorded196,466 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 HKY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 196,466 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Windscreen chipped but not adversely affecting driver's view.

Pass 20 Nov 2023 186,485 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front inner driveshaft boot perished

Pass 14 Nov 2022 177,880 miles

1x nearside rear light inop

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front marker light inop

Pass 26 Nov 2021 165,395 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 165,390 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 153,589 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 150,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2018 145,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering system slightly rough top mount bearings on strutts (2.1.1 (a))

battery whent dead after test warning lights on dash on.needs attention

Fail 28 Nov 2018 145,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering system slightly rough top mount bearings on strutts (2.1.1 (a))

battery whent dead after test warning lights on dash on.needs attention

Pass 29 Nov 2017 132,896 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view broken (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 103,370 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 103,370 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 90,460 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 90,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 71,038 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 11 Feb 2013 57,865 miles

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

light cracking o/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2013 57,865 miles

light cracking o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2012 42,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,174 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 18,326 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn outside shoulder

Offside Front 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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AV07 HKY is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV07 HKY, 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 HKY is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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