2007 Volvo V50 Se D (e4) — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 2007 perform at MOT as they age
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 7
✅ 17.6% above average (17409 models compared)
How This Car Ages
Pass rate progression for the 2007 Volvo V50 Se D (e4) as it ages.
Bar chart showing pass rate by car age from 3 to 7 years
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| Age | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 3 yrs | 90.3% | 31 |
| 4 yrs | 78.8% | 33 |
| 5 yrs | 65.7% | 35 |
| 6 yrs | 64.7% | 34 |
| 7 yrs | 87.1% | 31 |
Pass Rate Trend
How the 2007 Volvo V50 Se D (e4) pass rate changes as it ages, from first MOT to most recent.
Trend shows improving over 5 years
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| Built | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 (7 yrs) | 87.1% | 31 |
| 2013 (6 yrs) | 64.7% | 34 |
| 2012 (5 yrs) | 65.7% | 35 |
| 2011 (4 yrs) | 78.8% | 33 |
| 2010 (3 yrs) | 90.3% | 31 |
Year-by-Year MOT Results
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 2007 Volvo V50 Se D (e4), with age trends.
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 3.2% (3 yrs) | 12.9% (7 yrs) | +9.7%
| 🔴 ↑ |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 6.5% (3 yrs) | 9.7% (7 yrs) | +3.2%
| 🔴 ↑ |
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About This Data
This page shows how Volvo V50 Se D (e4) cars manufactured in 2007 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2010 to 2014, covering 164 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.