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SY07 SFE

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

206,705 mi
Last recorded206,705 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY07 SFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 206,705 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 193,148 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 179,651 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 166,474 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 150,760 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 133,963 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 120,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 108,023 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 99,308 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 89,607 miles

Front discs poor condition

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion at backbox (outer skin seperating) and hangers corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2013 89,606 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Cossonsion @ back box, outer skin seperating and hangers cporroded

Front discs poor condition

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 89,605 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 73,136 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

O/S Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,136 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

O/S Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 55,271 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 38,757 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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SY07 SFE is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SY07 SFE, 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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SY07 SFE is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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