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SP07 NEF

2007 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,422 mi
Last recorded166,422 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 NEF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 166,422 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 166,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 157,258 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 148,865 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 142,226 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 131,424 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 115,608 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 104,834 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 99,492 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 98,889 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 92,776 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front inner cv gaiter slightly damaged

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 6 May 2016 85,584 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 82,502 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Front tyre valve cracking.

Fail 11 Jan 2016 82,502 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Front tyre valve cracking.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 70,207 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 61,609 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,710 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 48,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 39,311 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 25,829 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 20,843 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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SP07 NEF is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SP07 NEF, 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 SP07 NEF registered?

SP07 NEF is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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