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BL07 LWZ

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,429 mi
Last recorded172,429 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 LWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2024 172,429 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit max=1.38 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both due to product on lens (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass smashed affecting view to rear (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended stuck behind seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall and tread - marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread - marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken still works as intended - no sharp edges (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear reversing lamp doesn't work - advise due to 2009 rule

coolant level below minimum

Pass 16 Nov 2023 168,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 158,069 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 158,056 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust heatshield loose ,undertrays fitted ,outer sills covered

Pass 4 Nov 2021 147,896 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty ,undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2021 147,884 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.74 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty ,undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 141,506 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

undertrays .outer sills covered

Fail 12 Nov 2020 141,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

undertrays .outer sills covered

Pass 4 Jul 2019 134,417 miles

Nearside Rear light damaged

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

Offside side reapeater damaged

Rear exhaust in poor condition

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under trays

Fail 4 Jul 2019 134,402 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light damaged

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

Offside side reapeater damaged

Rear exhaust in poor condition

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under trays

Pass 5 Jul 2018 122,658 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under trays

Pass 5 Jul 2017 111,879 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 111,875 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2016 103,554 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 97,378 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 88,564 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 81,949 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 81,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 74,850 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 68,057 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 56,290 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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BL07 LWZ 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 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 BL07 LWZ, 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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BL07 LWZ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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