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BL07 LXJ

2007 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

206,348 mi
Last recorded206,348 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 LXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 206,348 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 201,361 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 190,119 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 189,886 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad material no longer attached (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 182,084 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 176,099 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 168,437 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 164,704 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust baffles rattling

Fail 3 Aug 2019 164,526 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front position lamps led

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust baffles rattling

Pass 10 Aug 2018 154,244 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2018 154,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2017 143,596 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 143,595 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 131,192 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 131,068 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing all wheels (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 118,963 miles

centre exhaust box second skin corroding off

Fail 21 Jul 2015 118,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust box second skin corroding off

n/s/front tyre inner edge out of shape

Pass 13 Aug 2014 103,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tracking

Fail 13 Aug 2014 103,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 84,906 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 84,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 70,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 70,825 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 60,513 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,460 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

part offside rear position lamp not working

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 LXJ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LXJ, 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 LXJ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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