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VA07 HZY

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

216,864 mi
Last recorded216,864 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 HZY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 216,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 209,020 miles

Nearside Front wing is corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 209,020 miles

Nearside Front wing is corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 198,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 187,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 173,840 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 168,790 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 159,004 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Apr 2017 143,102 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 143,102 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 132,465 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 123,606 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 120,387 miles

n/s/r tail lamp 50% illuminated

windscreen chipped

Fail 21 Aug 2014 120,387 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r tail lamp 50% illuminated

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Aug 2013 112,435 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 Aug 2013 112,430 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2012 102,668 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 92,231 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 83,098 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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VA07 HZY is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VA07 HZY, 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 VA07 HZY registered?

VA07 HZY is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 July 2007.

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The MOT history for VA07 HZY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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