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BL57 CJU

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

159,481 mi
Last recorded159,481 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 CJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 159,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 157,837 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 153,284 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 147,377 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 143,256 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 142,798 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 133,665 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 133,664 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 125,219 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 109,593 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 98,629 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 88,838 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering inner tie rod joint

slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link arm joints

Pass 5 Nov 2013 77,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

No acceleration detected on smoke test

Pass 19 Oct 2012 69,010 miles

offside rear tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 8 Nov 2011 59,701 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 48,705 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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BL57 CJU is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BL57 CJU, 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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What year was BL57 CJU registered?

BL57 CJU is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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