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V14 COW

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

197,809 mi
Last recorded197,809 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV14 COW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 197,809 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 192,241 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 192,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 184,749 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 179,016 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 179,015 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 169,555 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 169,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 158,001 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 158,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2020 151,905 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 151,905 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 138,440 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 129,092 miles

exhaust poor condition

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 19 Mar 2018 129,092 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

exhaust poor condition

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2017 114,747 miles

Central exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2017 114,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Central exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2016 104,664 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 104,664 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 91,383 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 91,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 74,540 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 48,111 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,111 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 35,595 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 27,085 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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V14 COW is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 V14 COW, 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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V14 COW is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 April 2007.

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