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SM07 DWY

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,728 mi
Last recorded163,728 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 DWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 163,728 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 161,908 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 156,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear 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 15 Jul 2019 145,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside headlamp output below optimum

Fail 15 Jul 2019 145,808 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside headlamp output below optimum

Pass 18 Jul 2018 136,016 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 130,603 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 121,282 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 107,269 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 93,918 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 93,918 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 79,381 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 79,381 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,564 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 50,344 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 50,344 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 38,866 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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SM07 DWY is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SM07 DWY, 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 SM07 DWY registered?

SM07 DWY is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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