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BJ07 YME

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

184,765 mi
Last recorded184,765 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 YME
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 184,765 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 172,683 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 172,683 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 160,348 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 160,198 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 148,427 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 136,475 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 124,027 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 124,027 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 111,554 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 111,390 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 98,733 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Pass 13 May 2015 86,010 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 83,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear silencer cover corroded but no gasses leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 80,103 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 80,103 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 79,870 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 79,870 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 76,941 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 76,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 70,188 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 60,230 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 YME is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YME, 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 YME is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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