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BL07 LXC

2007 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,230 mi
Last recorded181,230 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 LXC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 181,230 miles

Coolant leak suspected ()

Parking brake needs adjustment

corrosion under car on suspension parts

Fail 8 Nov 2023 181,230 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Coolant leak suspected ()

Parking brake needs adjustment

corrosion under car on suspension parts

Pass 20 Sep 2022 176,240 miles

Offside Front headlamp Light intensity severely reduced

coolant leak

parking brake requires some adjustment

Fail 15 Sep 2022 176,240 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlamp Light intensity severely reduced

coolant leak

parking brake requires some adjustment

Pass 3 Sep 2021 169,287 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 159,202 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 145,872 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 132,640 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 128,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 121,622 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2015 110,895 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 101,199 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 101,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 86,662 miles

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

nearside front tyre showing signs of deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,355 miles

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 27 Jul 2011 57,476 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 44,525 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 44,525 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 LXC is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BL07 LXC, 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 LXC is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 August 2007.

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