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PX07 OLU

2007 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,295 mi
Last recorded154,295 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX07 OLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 154,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 150,750 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 150,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 146,719 miles

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

Offside driveshaft bearing slightly rough

Fail 7 Feb 2024 146,719 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside driveshaft bearing slightly rough

Fail 18 Jan 2024 146,718 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside driveshaft support bearing rough when rotated.

Pass 17 Jan 2023 138,096 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 138,096 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 131,988 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 127,911 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 124,200 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 124,199 miles

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

Nearside 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 21 Mar 2018 116,620 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing at edges

Fail 21 Mar 2018 116,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing at edges

Pass 10 Mar 2017 108,845 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 102,663 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 90,824 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 81,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Nov 2013 81,854 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Nov 2012 74,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise fuel cleaner slight high emissions

Pass 3 Oct 2011 67,125 miles

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

n/s wiper worn

Fail 30 Sep 2011 67,123 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s wiper worn

Pass 25 Sep 2010 60,128 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 57,331 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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PX07 OLU is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX07 OLU, 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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What year was PX07 OLU registered?

PX07 OLU is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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