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P14 GHS

2007 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

244,145 mi
Last recorded244,145 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 GHS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 244,145 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 239,214 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 239,192 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 229,259 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 229,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 217,977 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 217,977 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 203,127 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 203,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 188,555 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 188,555 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 177,421 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 177,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 166,106 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 166,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 153,700 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 153,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 136,079 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 136,076 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 120,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust signs of corrosion (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bush slight wear (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 120,144 miles

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust signs of corrosion (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bush slight wear (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 107,729 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 107,729 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 93,874 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 93,874 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 77,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 77,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2011 59,856 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,460 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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P14 GHS is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 P14 GHS, 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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P14 GHS is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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