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VO02 LVO

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,565 mi
Last recorded173,565 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 LVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 173,565 miles

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

Rear brake discs surfaces corrosion effected

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2022 173,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs surfaces corrosion effected

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 158,397 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 139,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also heavily worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 123,995 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 123,994 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 103,953 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 103,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 85,244 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 85,244 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 78,036 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 70,710 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 63,740 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 54,850 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 44,990 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 33,733 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 24,720 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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VO02 LVO is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VO02 LVO, 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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VO02 LVO is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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