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BJ07 RNE

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,598 mi
Last recorded152,598 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 RNE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 152,598 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 17 Nov 2021 150,815 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 150,815 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 146,548 miles

Front Sump guard loose

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Heat shield loose

Fail 20 Nov 2020 146,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sump guard loose

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 22 Nov 2019 142,026 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 135,604 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape, plastic trim covering sills

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 135,602 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stalk belt stuck (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape, plastic trim covering sills

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 131,179 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 122,927 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system corroded

Front discs corroded and worn

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 25 Mar 2016 101,276 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,166 miles

o/s/r+n/s/r tyres inside tread feathering

Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,175 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,754 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 49,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,507 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 24,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 34,565 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 34,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,159 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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BJ07 RNE is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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