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FG07 FDO

2007 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,045 mi
Last recorded150,045 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 FDO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2024 150,045 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2023 132,636 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 124,503 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 121,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 112,257 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 107,044 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 100,247 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 94,357 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 85,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 78,701 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 70,514 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,514 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 64,166 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 56,314 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,974 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,940 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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FG07 FDO is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FG07 FDO, 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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FG07 FDO is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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