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RA07 ZPH

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,567 mi
Last recorded158,567 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA07 ZPH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 158,567 miles

rear exhaust corroded condition

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16/91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on the inner edges

lower rear engine stabilizer bush worn

Pass 25 Jul 2023 156,691 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on the inner edges 205/55/16/91V

lower engine stabilizer mount bush worn

rear exhaust corroded condition

Pass 1 Aug 2022 154,186 miles

centre exhaust corroded condition

lower engine stabilizer bush worn

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2021 151,625 miles

centre exhaust corroded condition

lower engine stabilizer bush worn

Fail 30 Jul 2021 151,624 miles

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

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

centre exhaust corroded condition

lower engine stabilizer bush worn

Pass 16 Jul 2020 149,306 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner gaiters (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured [ repairable ] ()

lower engine stabillizer bush worn

offside headlight slightly dim

rear exhaust corroded condition

Fail 16 Jul 2020 149,306 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner gaiters (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured [ repairable ] ()

lower engine stabillizer bush worn

offside headlight slightly dim

rear exhaust corroded condition

Pass 25 Jul 2019 146,265 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

lower engine stabilizer bush worn

offside front headlight slightly dim

offside front inner drive shaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded condition

Pass 12 Jul 2018 142,087 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner edges 205/55/16/91V

centre exhaust corroded condition

offside headlight slightly dim

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2017 137,897 miles

centre exhaust slightly corroded condition

offside headlight slightly dim

Pass 21 Jul 2016 131,447 miles

centre exhaust slightly corroded

offside headlight slightly dim

Pass 23 Jul 2015 121,187 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 121,187 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 110,725 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 100,236 miles

headlamps removed to free off adjusters and re-fit n/s headlamp bulb correctly

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Jul 2013 100,236 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlamps removed to free off adjusters and re-fit n/s headlamp bulb correctly

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2012 88,312 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 76,644 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 65,477 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 65,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 ZPH is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 RA07 ZPH, 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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RA07 ZPH is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 July 2007.

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