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BG07 RXA

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,427 mi
Last recorded142,427 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 RXA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 142,427 miles

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

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

both headlamps just met height adjusters not working

Fail 1 Feb 2024 142,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlamps just met height adjusters not working

Pass 14 Feb 2023 130,151 miles

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

Nearside Front light intensity reduced compared to offside

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inboard gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both headlamps just met height level ( adjusters not working)

Pass 25 Jan 2022 118,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 118,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 108,838 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 108,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 103,016 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 103,016 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 90,482 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 90,482 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 84,979 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 80,152 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 19 May 2016 80,152 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 May 2015 75,557 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 75,557 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 May 2014 71,888 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 67,695 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 62,939 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 53,421 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 53,421 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2010 38,777 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 RXA is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BG07 RXA, 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 RXA registered?

BG07 RXA is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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The MOT history for BG07 RXA shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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