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DL07 LHP

2007 Volvo V50

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,750 mi
Last recorded135,750 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL07 LHP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 135,750 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 135,742 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 130,679 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2021 130,679 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 126,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and has a cut in the outer sidewall

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 126,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and has a cut in the outer sidewall

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 106,216 miles

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

Offside Front Lower arm inner rear bush slightly worn

both front and rear coil springs corroded

both front tyres slightly worn inner edge

central and rear exhaust section corroded(no leak)

Fail 30 Aug 2019 106,216 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower arm inner rear bush slightly worn

both front and rear coil springs corroded

both front tyres slightly worn inner edge

central and rear exhaust section corroded(no leak)

Pass 4 Jun 2018 81,314 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn and misshaped inner edge

exhaust system rusty(no leak)

Fail 4 Jun 2018 81,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn and misshaped inner edge

exhaust system rusty(no leak)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,810 miles

NSR tyre inner edge worn un-evenly

OSR,NSF & OSF tubeless valves cracked

Rear exhaust rusty but not leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2016 59,195 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 55,544 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 55,544 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 49,522 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 43,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 43,199 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 36,533 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 29,874 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Jul 2011 29,874 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,292 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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DL07 LHP is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DL07 LHP, 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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DL07 LHP is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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