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RF07 LRA

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

170,784 mi
Last recorded170,784 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF07 LRA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 170,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 167,440 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 158,516 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 148,782 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 141,016 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 134,794 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 134,794 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 120,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 115,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 103,532 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 103,532 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 94,344 miles

childs seats fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2016 94,341 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

childs seats fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 82,155 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 82,154 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,120 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 55,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,749 miles

Both outer sills obscured by plastic cover trims

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside rear tyre deflated prior to test

Fail 2 Apr 2012 43,749 miles

Both outer sills obscured by plastic cover trims

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside rear tyre deflated prior to test

Pass 21 Apr 2011 33,018 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2010 25,696 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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RF07 LRA is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RF07 LRA, 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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RF07 LRA is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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