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RA07 UZU

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

207,805 mi
Last recorded207,805 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA07 UZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 207,805 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 3 Jan 2024 207,801 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Jan 2023 191,360 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 187,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat flaxy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 187,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat flaxy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 170,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 156,045 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 155,938 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bolt broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 124,377 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 108,498 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 108,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 103,241 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 98,869 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn very low on inner edges/ close to cords

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2015 92,167 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 92,167 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 87,070 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 82,331 miles

Exhaust silencer box outer skin rusted

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 82,327 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust silencer box outer skin rusted

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

N/S/F door mirror glass broken

N/S/F head light condensated

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 74,924 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 74,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 62,729 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2010 49,081 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear view mirror cracked

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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RA07 UZU is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RA07 UZU, 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 RA07 UZU registered?

RA07 UZU is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 July 2007.

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