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BJ07 RNN

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,209 mi
Last recorded221,209 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 RNN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 221,209 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

lower engine mount has slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2017 206,811 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres wearing inner

Pass 28 Jul 2016 201,738 miles

Offside Front wing mirror damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine has a slight oil leak

exhaust system corroded

lower engine mount has slight play

Fail 28 Jul 2016 201,738 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front side lights (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wing mirror damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine has a slight oil leak

exhaust system corroded

lower engine mount has slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2015 192,678 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 192,678 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 185,955 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 178,338 miles

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

O/S/R tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 170,501 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 137,490 miles

under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2011 137,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2010 93,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre valve damaged

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 RNN is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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