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BJ07 WMV

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,671 mi
Last recorded153,671 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 153,671 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 149,160 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 141,486 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 133,407 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 133,407 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 128,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fuel leak from engine

Pass 3 Jul 2012 120,687 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 120,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 May 2012 120,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 111,231 miles

n/s/r tyre inner side wall split

Pass 26 Mar 2010 96,663 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 95,306 miles

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

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 WMV 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 66.7%.

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 WMV, 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 WMV registered?

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

Is BJ07 WMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ07 WMV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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