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BJ07 RNU

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,901 mi
Last recorded122,901 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 RNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 122,901 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 122,901 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 106,069 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 96,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 96,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 87,890 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2016 87,890 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2015 80,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smoke reading 0.08

Pass 11 Jan 2014 74,667 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 74,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 69,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 69,577 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 61,083 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,034 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,877 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 35,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear 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 RNU is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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The MOT history for BJ07 RNU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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