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BK07 LLE

2007 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,533 mi
Last recorded180,533 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 180,533 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2024 180,533 miles

Central Undertray insecure exhaust heat shield front to back (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 165,881 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 165,879 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases above rear subframe (mounting point) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 160,695 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged but not affecting operation of buckle (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest measurable depth on 2.32mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

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

Nearside Rear handbrake did not lock whilst carrying out brake test but efficiency sufficient

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth ok but worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Fail 12 May 2022 160,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split and opening on full lock (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split and opening on full lock (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged but not affecting operation of buckle (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest measurable depth on 2.32mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

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

Nearside Rear handbrake did not lock whilst carrying out brake test but efficiency sufficient

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth ok but worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 24 Mar 2021 153,528 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all four brake backplates corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2021 153,527 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all four brake backplates corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 149,177 miles

Central Rear cover missing from seat belt anchor

Central middle and rear exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front side re-peter lens damaged

Nearside Front tyre kerbed, split in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front backplate missing

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

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))

oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2020 149,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear cover missing from seat belt anchor

Central middle and rear exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front side re-peter lens damaged

Nearside Front tyre kerbed, split in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front backplate missing

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

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))

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2019 143,854 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 138,029 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 130,507 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 120,546 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 111,349 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 97,281 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 97,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2013 83,235 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 67,967 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 60,002 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2010 49,152 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 LLE 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 71.4%.

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 BK07 LLE, 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 LLE is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 April 2007.

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