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C50 ASH

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

185,717 mi
Last recorded185,717 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC50 ASH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 185,717 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust noisy

Pass 19 Sep 2024 174,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 163,092 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 153,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 153,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 144,016 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 144,016 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 136,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 127,208 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 127,208 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 116,929 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 106,431 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 106,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 97,071 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 90,590 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

oil misting from power steering rack pinion shaft area

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 77,631 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,834 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 51,677 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 40,328 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 27,585 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 15,120 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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C50 ASH is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C50 ASH, 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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What year was C50 ASH registered?

C50 ASH is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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