MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,429 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
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
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
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
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
exhaust rusty
undertrays .outer sills covered
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
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
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
Rear exhaust in poor condition
engine cover
sill covers fitted
under trays
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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