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CP07 VMY

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,640 mi
Last recorded142,640 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP07 VMY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2024 142,640 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND SUSPENSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 132,799 miles

exhaust and exhaust mounting brackets deteriorated

front numberplate deteriorating

near side front brake slightly binding

near side rear caliper wire clip missing

near side steering rack boot deteriorated

rust on front subframe rear subframe and suspension arms

tow bar rusting

Fail 30 Oct 2023 132,798 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust and exhaust mounting brackets deteriorated

front numberplate deteriorating

near side front brake slightly binding

near side rear caliper wire clip missing

near side steering rack boot deteriorated

rust on front subframe rear subframe and suspension arms

tow bar rusting

Pass 22 Oct 2022 121,789 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 121,077 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 116,067 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 114,785 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 110,150 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 106,914 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 100,516 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 100,516 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 88,159 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 88,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 71,944 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 71,944 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 59,007 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 59,007 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 44,293 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 38,112 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 38,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 32,994 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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CP07 VMY is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP07 VMY, 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 CP07 VMY registered?

CP07 VMY is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 July 2007.

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