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BJ07 VYD

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

191,008 mi
Last recorded191,008 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2021 191,008 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front body heavily damaged.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wing mirror damaged.

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted making inspection difficult.

Pass 24 Nov 2020 184,435 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox stabilizer (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate missing

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion

Offside Front brake back plate deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2019 171,106 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 170,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire hanging loose (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 160,398 miles

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

n/s/f wing damaged

Fail 14 May 2018 160,398 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2017 149,667 miles

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

exhaust corroded

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 23 Mar 2017 149,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 15 Apr 2016 139,249 miles

nsr tyre worn very low on inside edge

osr inner sidelight bulb inop

osr tyre worn very low on inside edge

Fail 15 Apr 2016 139,249 miles

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

nsr tyre worn very low on inside edge

osr inner sidelight bulb inop

osr tyre worn very low on inside edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 125,837 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 113,099 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear mounting bushes are worn

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

rear brake pads are worn close to limit

Pass 30 Nov 2012 86,976 miles

adv. n/s/r tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 67,030 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 67,030 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,348 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 54,348 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise replace headlamp dip beam bulbs

advise tracking front tyres unevenly worn n/s on 3mm

advise wipers smearing advise replacement

front brake pads are worn to repacement level discs lipped advise replacement

rear brake discs are lipped and worn advise replacement

Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,193 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 40,193 miles

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

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

o/s rear indicator bulb is faded

wear on rear brake discs

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 VYD is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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