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SW07 AVK

2007 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,863 mi
Last recorded187,863 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW07 AVK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 187,863 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front / rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security os & ns (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack sweat (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 180,520 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2019 170,056 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 170,056 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 159,485 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 159,481 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 146,890 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2017 146,889 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired Abs Wiring Wrapped Around Anti Roll Bar Link (3.4.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2016 132,887 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

battery security

Fail 12 Oct 2016 132,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

battery security

Pass 21 Oct 2015 123,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust rear box corroded,outer casing incomplete

Fail 14 Oct 2015 122,750 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust rear box corroded,outer casing incomplete

Pass 24 Nov 2014 116,537 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 106,069 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 96,639 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 85,631 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 85,631 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 70,267 miles

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

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

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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SW07 AVK is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SW07 AVK, 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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SW07 AVK is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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