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BN07 FOJ

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,990 mi
Last recorded145,990 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 FOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 145,990 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 142,864 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 139,906 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 136,386 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 136,384 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 135,274 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges worn tread worn to limit tyre wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 132,600 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 132,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 129,266 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 121,671 miles

Advise number plates front and rear renew

Corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight misting of fluid from front shock absorbers

Wear to front brake discs

Fail 8 Jun 2018 121,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Advise number plates front and rear renew

Corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight misting of fluid from front shock absorbers

Wear to front brake discs

Pass 7 Jun 2017 113,769 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 106,318 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 106,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 98,301 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 91,104 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 91,104 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 86,855 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 86,855 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 78,705 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 78,705 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 68,729 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 68,729 miles

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

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

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

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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BN07 FOJ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BN07 FOJ, 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 BN07 FOJ registered?

BN07 FOJ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 March 2007.

Is BN07 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN07 FOJ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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