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BJ07 RPU

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,678 mi
Last recorded182,678 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 RPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 182,678 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 24 Mar 2015 182,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust corroded

oil around engine

rear coil springs corroded unable to inspect fully

Pass 6 Mar 2014 163,352 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front lower arm rear bushes worn

Front tyres worn on edges

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 4 Mar 2014 163,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front lower arm rear bushes worn recommend replacement.

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 146,839 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 146,839 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 128,030 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 103,067 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2011 103,067 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2010 74,538 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear number plate

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 RPU is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RPU, 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 RPU registered?

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

Is BJ07 RPU safe to buy?

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