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SM07 LRY

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,316 mi
Last recorded164,316 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 LRY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 164,316 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 154,689 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 154,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 146,737 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 146,737 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 144,639 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 135,939 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 126,135 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 126,132 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 121,779 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 115,204 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 115,204 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 96,967 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 77,578 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 77,578 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,025 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 40,802 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 23,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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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SM07 LRY is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 97,569 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LRY, 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 LRY registered?

SM07 LRY is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is SM07 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM07 LRY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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