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TUW 88

2007 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,635 mi
Last recorded94,635 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUW 88
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 94,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 92,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

windscreen in poor condition - not affecting drivers view

Fail 30 Sep 2024 92,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

windscreen in poor condition - not affecting drivers view

Pass 6 Sep 2023 88,279 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear wiper in poor condition

both front wipers fitted but not with correct fitting [loose]

coolant below min

sill covers fitted at time of test

under covers fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Sep 2023 88,279 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear wiper in poor condition

both front wipers fitted but not with correct fitting [loose]

coolant below min

sill covers fitted at time of test

under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2022 84,917 miles

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 84,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 80,244 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 80,244 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 77,705 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 77,698 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 69,639 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 61,904 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 61,764 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,736 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Apr 2016 49,624 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,394 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 37,795 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,795 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,917 miles

n/s/f tyre shows sign of damage

Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,636 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,012 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Mar 2010 21,496 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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TUW 88 is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TUW 88, 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 TUW 88 registered?

TUW 88 is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 March 2007.

Is TUW 88 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUW 88 shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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