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BN07 YDO

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,991 mi
Last recorded145,991 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 145,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 144,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 144,633 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 138,291 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 128,509 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 128,509 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 120,882 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 120,882 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 113,428 miles

front discs corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Oct 2018 106,101 miles

Emissions to clean to get reading and print out

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17w (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 106,035 miles

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

Emissions to clean to get reading and print out

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17w (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 94,925 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 16 Oct 2017 94,925 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2016 91,313 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 88,780 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 81,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2014 73,915 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2013 66,591 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 66,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 55,298 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,298 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,991 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 32,053 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 YDO is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YDO, 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 YDO registered?

BN07 YDO is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 March 2007.

Is BN07 YDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN07 YDO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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