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VN07 KSE

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

130,311 mi
Last recorded130,311 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 KSE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 130,311 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 130,311 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 129,492 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed not opening inside or outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise front and rear near side doors dented

all suspension as surface rust front and rear

Fail 30 Mar 2021 129,492 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed not opening inside or outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise front and rear near side doors dented

all suspension as surface rust front and rear

Pass 23 Mar 2020 128,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 128,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 126,035 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 126,035 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 123,560 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 123,549 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 120,395 miles

Both front tyre outer sidewalls perished

Pass 25 Feb 2016 118,006 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 117,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 103,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust outer shield corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2013 88,099 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 75,296 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 75,295 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 119,842 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 105,360 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 105,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 80,287 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 80,287 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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VN07 KSE is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VN07 KSE, 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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VN07 KSE is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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