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BT07 PKF

2007 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,349 mi
Last recorded186,349 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 PKF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 186,349 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 186,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner drive shaft boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 173,510 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 161,943 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear drop link has some wear in ball joint.

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and split.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 152,063 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 151,932 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 140,575 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 140,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 129,369 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 119,848 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 109,055 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 95,502 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 86,759 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,521 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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BT07 PKF is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BT07 PKF, 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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BT07 PKF is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 August 2007.

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