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BJ07 VXY

2007 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

143,977 mi
Last recorded143,977 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 VXY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 143,977 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer box corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2025 143,977 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust silencer box corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2024 137,757 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 137,757 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 130,277 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 121,629 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2022 114,821 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 114,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 105,772 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 98,857 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 90,649 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 90,649 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords/wires (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 83,705 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Fail 3 Jan 2018 83,705 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 4 Jan 2017 72,729 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 72,727 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 65,344 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 58,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 58,157 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 51,419 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 51,419 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 46,113 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 38,759 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 32,235 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 27,411 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 VXY is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VXY, 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 VXY registered?

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

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