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JO07 KAT

2013 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,354 mi
Last recorded73,354 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V5073,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO07 KAT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 73,354 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 86,965 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 86,965 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))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 70,687 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 80,399 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 80,399 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 67,131 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2023 67,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 76,587 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger has come away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 64,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres low tread on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2022 72,466 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 57,919 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 69,110 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 52,916 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 66,032 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 66,032 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 50,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Nov 2019 50,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 62,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 47,268 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres low tread on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2018 58,641 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 44,044 miles

plastic undertrays fitted under vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2017 55,401 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

exhaust mountings rustng

rear tyres perishing & wearing on inner edge

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 25 Nov 2016 40,808 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,948 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 37,901 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,837 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 29,890 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 22,831 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 15,920 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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JO07 KAT is a 2013 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 73,364 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 JO07 KAT, 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 13 years old, this Volvo V50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JO07 KAT registered?

JO07 KAT is a 2013 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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