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BK07 LKY

2007 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

180,337 mi
Last recorded180,337 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 LKY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 180,337 miles

Exhaust corroded / deteriorated (front section)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 171,926 miles

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 171,924 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 163,823 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 155,981 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 145,462 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 137,225 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 137,225 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 129,376 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked but not loose

slight engine oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2019 129,304 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked but not loose

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2018 120,846 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 120,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 114,600 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 108,120 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 99,908 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 90,820 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 82,174 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 68,805 miles

rear exhaust rusted

top up washers

Pass 13 Jul 2011 53,551 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 52,888 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 45,351 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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BK07 LKY is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BK07 LKY, 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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BK07 LKY is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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