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SG07 LBP

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,234 mi
Last recorded183,234 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG07 LBP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 183,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 171,165 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 162,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 157,330 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 147,964 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 144,069 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 144,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 131,193 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))

Fail 9 May 2019 130,841 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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 9 May 2018 115,744 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 115,744 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 100,070 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 100,070 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2016 86,980 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 73,824 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,361 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 53,446 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 45,338 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 36,828 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 25,826 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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SG07 LBP is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG07 LBP, 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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SG07 LBP is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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