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BG07 LLJ

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

196,627 mi
Last recorded196,627 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 LLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 196,627 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2021 179,339 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2020 166,276 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 146,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust skin deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2019 146,496 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 139,131 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 139,130 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2017 132,815 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

service message displayed

Fail 28 Apr 2017 132,803 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

service message displayed

Pass 9 May 2016 128,713 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

exhaust silencer skin deteriorated slightly

Pass 8 May 2015 125,567 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted o/s/r adult belt not checked

drivers wiper blade slightly worn

exhaust silencer skin deteriorated slightly

n/s/f tyre edges worn

Pass 28 Apr 2014 121,537 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 115,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 May 2012 103,821 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 97,508 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 79,146 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 LLJ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LLJ, 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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BG07 LLJ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 May 2007.

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