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BJ07 AVU

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,933 mi
Last recorded157,933 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 AVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 157,933 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 152,733 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 145,900 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 136,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 136,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 128,199 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 128,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 124,423 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 121,381 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 120,313 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 120,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 114,743 miles

Centre exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2016 114,743 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Centre exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 107,931 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 94,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 94,680 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 78,868 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 60,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,940 miles

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

Nearside 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 29 Mar 2011 46,563 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 32,300 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 32,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 AVU is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 BJ07 AVU, 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 BJ07 AVU registered?

BJ07 AVU is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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The MOT history for BJ07 AVU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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