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DG07 VHY

2007 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,613 mi
Last recorded46,613 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 VHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 46,613 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 45,197 miles

All suspension and brakes rusty

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrule is very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2025 45,183 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure, inner clip failed (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also very badly cracked all around tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension and brakes rusty

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrule is very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 44,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 44,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 44,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 43,112 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 43,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 41,553 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bnack bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 41,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bnack bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 39,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 37,170 miles

Emissions printer not working so no print out available.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 34,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 34,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 32,062 miles

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

Under tray fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2015 28,928 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,463 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 22,939 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,196 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,280 miles

front tyres low inner edges

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 VHY is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG07 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

DG07 VHY is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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