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BJ07 AVZ

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

165,520 mi
Last recorded165,520 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 AVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 165,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge cut / outer sidewall damaged - on limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge cut / outer sidewall damaged - on limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 165,520 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge cut / outer sidewall damaged - on limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge cut / outer sidewall damaged - on limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 164,951 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 164,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 159,811 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 159,811 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 156,176 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 156,176 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 153,345 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 148,967 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 148,967 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 143,800 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 139,873 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 139,873 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 133,042 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 117,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 117,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 104,317 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-bonnet, under-body and sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 23 Mar 2016 104,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-bonnet, under-body and sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 94,635 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 83,467 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear tyre is feathered on edges

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 83,467 miles

Nearside rear tyre is feathered on edges

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 66,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions only just met requirement advise fuel treatment

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions only just met requirement advise fuel treatment

rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Apr 2012 46,692 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 31,058 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 31,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 18,597 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 18,589 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2010 18,498 miles

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

Offside 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 AVZ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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

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