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V50 POP

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,595 mi
Last recorded135,595 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 POP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2026 135,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 120,327 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 120,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2024 105,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 87,020 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 87,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 86,568 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 83,246 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 83,244 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 80,987 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 79,674 miles

heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2018 76,900 miles

Rear Exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 76,900 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 69,974 miles

front and rear pads and discs corroded

rear number plate faded

Pass 19 Mar 2016 59,690 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 59,690 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 49,519 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 49,519 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 48,217 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 46,538 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 44,511 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 40,306 miles

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

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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V50 POP is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V50 POP, 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 V50 POP registered?

V50 POP is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 November 2007.

Is V50 POP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V50 POP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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