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BT57 BMU

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

115,070 mi
Last recorded115,070 miles
Recorded on1 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 BMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2023 115,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface In bumper (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2023 115,063 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface In bumper (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 103,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 90,730 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 90,726 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 84,769 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 84,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 76,204 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 76,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 68,643 miles

rear number plate poor

Fail 5 Dec 2017 68,643 miles

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

rear number plate poor

Pass 1 Dec 2016 60,861 miles

nearside obligatory mirror excessively deteriorated

Fail 1 Dec 2016 60,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside obligatory mirror excessively deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2015 55,190 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 55,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 48,620 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 43,499 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 43,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,826 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 37,826 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 32,129 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 32,128 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 29,668 miles

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

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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BT57 BMU is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BT57 BMU, 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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BT57 BMU is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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