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CV07 SMU

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

192,285 mi
Last recorded192,285 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 SMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 192,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges, very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT, advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT, advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 183,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shaped and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear section exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2020 183,036 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shaped and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 165,778 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 23 May 2019 165,778 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 17 May 2019 165,723 miles

Emissions not tested Oil pressure warning light illuminated even though level is correct. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 140,491 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2018 140,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 122,347 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 119,522 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 116,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 13 May 2014 113,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 May 2013 108,855 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 104,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 100,507 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/f tyre sidewall very slight damage

Fail 17 May 2011 100,507 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/f tyre sidewall very slight damage

Pass 28 Feb 2011 97,890 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 97,889 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside rear tyre bald on inside edge of tread

Pass 9 Mar 2010 76,452 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

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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CV07 SMU is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CV07 SMU, 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 CV07 SMU registered?

CV07 SMU is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 April 2007.

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