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BN07 UGC

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

188,508 mi
Last recorded188,508 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 UGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 188,508 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 186,691 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 186,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 184,369 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 183,743 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear of middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended trapped behind seat (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture inner wing (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 181,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 178,387 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 178,387 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 163,339 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 149,847 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 149,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 131,105 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 131,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2018 116,895 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 102,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit unusual wear mark on tyre, worn on side wall, and close to limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 90,129 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 79,472 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,300 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,597 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 59,300 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 51,717 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,188 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 UGC is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BN07 UGC, 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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BN07 UGC is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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