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BG07 LKU

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,319 mi
Last recorded70,319 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 LKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 70,319 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning One of the sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 68,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning One of the sidelight is not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 66,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 65,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 62,377 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 59,995 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side's (3.5.1g)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 59,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Down to cords on the inner edge of the tyre 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit not far off the cords on the inner edge of the tyre 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side's (3.5.1g)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 56,726 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 53,731 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 50,375 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight Splitting To Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes

Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,375 miles

Slight Splitting To Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes

Pass 26 Feb 2014 46,555 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,765 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,973 miles

both front tyres worn on edges/

Fail 10 Mar 2011 35,665 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

n/s/r inner tail light innop

Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,665 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

n/s/r inner tail light innop

Pass 12 Mar 2010 30,900 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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BG07 LKU is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BG07 LKU, 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 BG07 LKU registered?

BG07 LKU is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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