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V500 DSR

2007 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

151,554 mi
Last recorded151,554 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV500 DSR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 151,554 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 151,224 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 150,335 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 147,888 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 144,613 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 141,035 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 141,035 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 139,678 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 139,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 137,919 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 132,275 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed upon presenters request. ()

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 130,306 miles

item removed from drivers view

Pass 3 Feb 2015 128,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 126,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note exhaust silencer box corroded and spliting

Pass 25 Jan 2013 114,911 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust box slightly corroded and peeling

Pass 17 Feb 2012 102,764 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 96,817 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 72,650 miles

under shield fitted under engine.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 72,005 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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V500 DSR is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V500 DSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V500 DSR?

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What year was V500 DSR registered?

V500 DSR is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is V500 DSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V500 DSR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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