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RV07 OCW

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,324 mi
Last recorded140,324 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 OCW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 140,324 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion under vehicle some components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 137,221 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 137,221 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 125,529 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 113,916 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 100,900 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2022 100,899 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both hand brake readings low (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2021 97,308 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 13 Jan 2021 97,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2020 94,808 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2019 89,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

zero emissions reading...no print out

Pass 18 Jan 2018 81,705 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,872 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 63,189 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 63,169 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 53,952 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 43,762 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 43,762 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,141 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 23,006 miles

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

slight oil leak power steering rack pinion area

Pass 9 Feb 2011 11,791 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 7,078 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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RV07 OCW is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RV07 OCW, 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 RV07 OCW registered?

RV07 OCW is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is RV07 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV07 OCW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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