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AD07 BZC

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

183,289 mi
Last recorded183,289 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 BZC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2026 183,289 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 178,329 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 172,869 miles

(Steering rack damp)

Fail 26 Jan 2024 172,768 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Front level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rack damp

Pass 11 Jan 2023 167,055 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 167,031 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 156,283 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 156,274 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 149,901 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 146,484 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 138,840 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()

Fail 18 Jan 2019 138,835 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 128,939 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 115,678 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 104,467 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 104,467 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 84,222 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Fail 17 Dec 2014 84,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Aug 2014 72,896 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 72,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 61,612 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 31,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 50,307 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 39,726 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 29,328 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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AD07 BZC is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AD07 BZC, 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 AD07 BZC registered?

AD07 BZC is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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