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FH07 VNN

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

74,596 mi
Last recorded74,596 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 VNN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 74,596 miles

Nearside Rear body has slight damage

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 72,943 miles

Ns rear body damage

Ns rear lamp unit has a small crack

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

Rear exhaust box casing is corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2024 72,939 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 1.38 Achieved 1.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Ns rear body damage

Ns rear lamp unit has a small crack

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

Rear exhaust box casing is corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 71,029 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both out of shape on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewalls are damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Ns rear body damage

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil around steering rack area

Pass 16 Aug 2022 68,969 miles

Exhaust centre box casing is corroded

Ns rear body damage

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Os front side repeater lens is damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded Both slightly at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 68,962 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 1.33 achieved 2.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel leak from injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust centre box casing is corroded

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated And worn (5.2.3 (l))

Ns rear body damage

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Os front side repeater lens is damaged

Os rear upper side light is not working

Rear Coil spring corroded Both slightly at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 66,591 miles

Front alloys are out of shape

Ns rear body is damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2021 66,589 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front alloys are out of shape

Ns rear body is damaged

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 64,037 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 64,035 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Detached from rack body (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer not working All (3.5 (a))

Front coil springs slightly corroded

Wiper are slightly poor

Pass 25 Sep 2019 60,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 60,456 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 56,442 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes are split

both rear tyres are perished and wearing on the inner edge

screen has stone chips

Pass 6 Sep 2017 50,967 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 50,967 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs are worn

front brake pads are low

rear brake discs are worn

rear brake pads are very low

Pass 2 Sep 2016 47,367 miles

Nearside Rear brake pad worn

age cracking in all tyres)(new tyres recommended

Fail 7 Aug 2015 44,754 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 44,754 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 41,404 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 37,346 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 17 Aug 2012 35,871 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 35,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 30,604 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 30,604 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 25,285 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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FH07 VNN is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FH07 VNN, 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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FH07 VNN is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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