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DG07 VHW

2007 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,268 mi
Last recorded115,268 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 VHW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 115,268 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 112,149 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 112,149 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working outer sidelight bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release does not release under load (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 103,237 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 103,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 93,634 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 93,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 84,476 miles

Nearside front tyre is tracked off on inner shoulder

Offside front tyre is badly tracked off on inner shoulder

Pass 9 Mar 2012 76,129 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 76,035 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 68,372 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 68,332 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 57,736 miles

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

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

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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DG07 VHW is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DG07 VHW, 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 DG07 VHW registered?

DG07 VHW is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 March 2007.

Is DG07 VHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG07 VHW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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