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SP07 SWK

2007 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,649 mi
Last recorded159,649 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 SWK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 159,649 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 159,649 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 145,547 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaks

Underside corroded

exhaust corroded and outer skin coming off

Fail 23 May 2019 149,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaks

Underside corroded

exhaust corroded and outer skin coming off

Pass 22 May 2018 143,516 miles

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

Underside corroded

Wipers poor

Pass 29 May 2017 135,107 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 128,660 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2016 128,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 118,463 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 113,345 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 98,602 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 98,602 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 83,950 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 83,950 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 67,955 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 52,988 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 SWK is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SWK, 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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SP07 SWK is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 March 2007.

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