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BJ57 SZN

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

197,045 mi
Last recorded197,045 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 SZN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 197,045 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 197,037 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 188,760 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 180,337 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 166,935 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 152,478 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 142,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 137,105 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 136,959 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 129,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 118,155 miles

Nearside front wheel slightly distorted

Nearside rear upper side light not working

Fail 6 Oct 2017 118,140 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front wheel slightly distorted

Nearside rear upper side light not working

Pass 25 Oct 2016 110,239 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 101,281 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 101,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 92,241 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 81,776 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 71,718 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2012 71,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f side marker lamp inop

o/s/r top tail lamp inop

Pass 12 Oct 2011 61,782 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 50,084 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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BJ57 SZN is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ57 SZN, 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 BJ57 SZN registered?

BJ57 SZN is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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