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RV07 PTY

2007 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

47,581 mi
Last recorded47,581 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 PTY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 47,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 43,399 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2025 43,278 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 36,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 27,791 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 20,748 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 20,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2021 15,990 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 13,045 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 13,041 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2019 7,598 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 5,277 miles

Both rear tyres outer tread areas deterioration cracks

Nearside front tyre outer most tread area & side wall deterioration cracks

Fail 5 Apr 2018 5,277 miles

Central Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Both rear tyres outer tread areas deterioration cracks

Nearside front tyre outer most tread area & side wall deterioration cracks

Windscreen wiper blades smearing

Pass 29 Mar 2017 5,064 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 4,844 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 4,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 4,218 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre Has A Deep Cut To The Outer Sidewall, Cords Not Visible

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 3,856 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 3,574 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 3,574 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 3,264 miles

damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 23 Mar 2011 2,913 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 2,438 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 PTY is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PTY, 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 PTY registered?

RV07 PTY is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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The MOT history for RV07 PTY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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