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BJ07 AUA

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,679 mi
Last recorded122,679 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 AUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 122,679 miles

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

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

under bonnet covers obscuring testable items

Fail 4 Jan 2022 122,676 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

under bonnet covers obscuring testable items

Pass 5 Jan 2021 114,534 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 114,534 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 108,507 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 108,507 miles

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

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

Cambelt due??

Pass 4 Jan 2019 98,777 miles

Cambelt due??

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres starting to wear on inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 98,777 miles

Cambelt due??

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres starting to wear on inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 88,509 miles

205/50/ZR17/93Y

Engine lamp/message on indicating a fault

Front tyres scrubbed on edges

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

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

Recommend 4 tyres and full geometry check

Timing belt due?

both rear tyres scrubbing on edges, cracking, cut, peeling away. recommend replacement. no cords or plys showing at time of test

Fail 3 Jan 2018 88,509 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working tail lamp (1.1.A.3b)

205/50/ZR17/93Y

Engine lamp/message on indicating a fault

Front tyres scrubbed on edges

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

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

Recommend 4 tyres and full geometry check

Timing belt due?

both rear tyres scrubbing on edges, cracking, cut, peeling away. recommend replacement. no cords or plys showing at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2017 80,171 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 75,336 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 75,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,384 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 74,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 70,980 miles

n/s rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 67,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,888 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 35,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BJ07 AUA is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ07 AUA, 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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BJ07 AUA is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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