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AV07 OTW

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

184,277 mi
Last recorded184,277 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 OTW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 184,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and offside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 162,610 miles

Offside Front head light dull

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine oil leak

n/s rear brake noisey

Fail 17 Apr 2019 162,610 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front head light dull

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine oil leak

n/s rear brake noisey

Pass 26 Mar 2018 137,797 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 137,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2055017 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 118,221 miles

Offside screen cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2017 118,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside screen cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2016 99,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Crack in windscreen

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Exhaust system corroded

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 1 Apr 2016 99,518 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Crack in windscreen

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Exhaust system corroded

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 85,959 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)

o/s/f tyre worm on inner edge 205/50/17

Pass 19 Mar 2014 75,711 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 75,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 65,057 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 65,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,785 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,079 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,528 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 OTW is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OTW, 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 OTW is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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