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T50 VSO

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

181,648 mi
Last recorded181,648 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT50 VSO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 181,648 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play to both nearside and offside ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (visibility obscured by underside trim cover) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (visibility obscured by underside trim cover) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Very slight deterioration (0.1 (b))

Rear Surface to corrosion to many suspension parts and rear axle

Slight seepage of oil

Pass 10 Aug 2024 181,497 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded very minor corrosion lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor deterioration (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear surface corrosion to rear axle and suspension arms both nearside and offside

Pass 21 Jul 2023 177,222 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4018 inner edge slick (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 177,222 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4018 inner edge slick (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 168,576 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 168,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 157,031 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 157,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 146,142 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 146,142 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 135,629 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 135,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 123,899 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 123,899 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 111,272 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 100,049 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 86,579 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 71,772 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 71,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front inner C.V boot split

Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,936 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 58,932 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 49,078 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 49,078 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 42,639 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 33,088 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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T50 VSO is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 T50 VSO, 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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T50 VSO is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 July 2007.

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