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ST07 MXU

2007 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,394 mi
Last recorded75,394 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST07 MXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 75,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2024 74,077 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

all suspension components and chassis have been undersealed

Fail 9 Oct 2024 74,077 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front brake pad separated (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad separated from back plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

all suspension components and chassis have been undersealed

Pass 23 Jan 2024 73,920 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 72,500 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 70,795 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 69,334 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 67,797 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 64,189 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 60,104 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 60,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 55,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread unevenly worn (stepped)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 50,588 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 44,319 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 38,790 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 38,790 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 34,106 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 28,422 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,007 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 23,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 16,656 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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ST07 MXU is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ST07 MXU, 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 ST07 MXU registered?

ST07 MXU is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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