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BF07 RKX

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,448 mi
Last recorded128,448 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 RKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 128,448 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 128,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2023 121,236 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 121,236 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 116,699 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 116,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 116,652 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 109,007 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 102,276 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 102,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush rear of suspension arm excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 93,748 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 83,476 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 83,476 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven low n/s brake appilcation (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 73,157 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 69,278 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,890 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 56,677 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 11 Mar 2013 48,357 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 39,426 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 39,426 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner egdes

Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,380 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 24,245 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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BF07 RKX is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BF07 RKX, 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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BF07 RKX is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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