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BN57 HRO

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,709 mi
Last recorded139,709 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 HRO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 139,709 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 134,600 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 128,031 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 121,853 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 118,231 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 117,063 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 111,760 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 105,904 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 99,650 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 99,650 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 97,390 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

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

Rear tyres low tread on inside edges

Pass 16 Sep 2015 87,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,937 miles

front tyres worn thin on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre section of exhaust system corroded

offside front dip beam light output slightly reduced

Pass 24 Sep 2013 69,277 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,943 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 48,346 miles

both rear number plate bulbs dim just ok to pass

Fail 26 Aug 2011 48,346 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear number plate bulbs dim just ok to pass

Pass 21 Aug 2010 36,187 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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BN57 HRO is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BN57 HRO, 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 BN57 HRO registered?

BN57 HRO is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 September 2007.

Is BN57 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 HRO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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