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RO06 CHE

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,766 mi
Last recorded152,766 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 CHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 152,766 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 150,491 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 144,093 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 144,082 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 134,127 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 125,776 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 119,137 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 104,295 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 92,260 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 92,260 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 80,700 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 73,470 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 66,319 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 59,618 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s/r tyre age cracking

o/s wiper starting to split

Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,793 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 38,584 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 38,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 28,008 miles

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

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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RO06 CHE is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RO06 CHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO06 CHE registered?

RO06 CHE is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is RO06 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO06 CHE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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