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RF56 AOS

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,894 mi
Last recorded145,894 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 AOS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 145,894 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 137,635 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 130,232 miles

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

Offside 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))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 130,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside 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 18 Oct 2021 123,727 miles

Coil spring corroded OSF and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR&OSR brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR&OSR trailing arm bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 123,727 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded OSF and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR&OSR brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR&OSR trailing arm bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 121,735 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 121,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 118,452 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 118,452 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))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 112,480 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 107,933 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 101,461 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 92,354 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 82,044 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 73,885 miles

n/sr wheel bearing is noisey when spun (on limit)

o/sr & n/sr tyres are both wearing on inner treads

Pass 14 Jan 2013 68,389 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 68,388 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Runing Low On inner Edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre Runing Low On inner Edge

Offside Front Tyre Runing Low On inner Edge

Pass 14 Jan 2011 44,162 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 44,162 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 31,494 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/front brake caliper trace of brake fluid?

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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RF56 AOS is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RF56 AOS, 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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RF56 AOS is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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