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BN07 FOV

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,645 mi
Last recorded131,645 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 FOV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 131,645 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 129,642 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 128,840 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 118,928 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 110,213 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 110,213 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 102,346 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 92,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 92,134 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 82,049 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 72,734 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 72,734 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,639 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 63,639 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,685 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 55,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 38,799 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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BN07 FOV is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FOV, 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 FOV registered?

BN07 FOV is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is BN07 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN07 FOV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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