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CU07 VFD

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

179,901 mi
Last recorded179,901 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 VFD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2025 179,901 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Near and Offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL, tyre underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside VERY LOW AND CLOSE/ON THE LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside HEAVILY DETERIORATED (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Near and Offside ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside VERY SOFT (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 166,529 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test not accessible ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

long handbrake travel

Fail 27 Jan 2024 166,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test not accessible ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 14 Jan 2023 153,693 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 139,674 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 139,674 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 126,541 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 126,541 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 123,494 miles

legal limit only on inner edge of offside front tyre

Fail 27 Jan 2020 123,494 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

legal limit only on inner edge of offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2019 120,358 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 113,998 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 113,994 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 99,466 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 86,952 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 77,836 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 69,007 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly mishapen

o/s/r tyre slightly mishapen

Fail 20 Feb 2014 69,007 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre slightly mishapen

o/s/r tyre slightly mishapen

Pass 26 Feb 2013 61,003 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,512 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,899 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 39,258 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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CU07 VFD is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CU07 VFD, 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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CU07 VFD is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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