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BT57 RUA

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,707 mi
Last recorded188,707 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 RUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 188,707 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 188,705 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 185,933 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 185,933 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 180,073 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 167,232 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 137,109 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 115,073 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 102,367 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 102,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 86,398 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 79,704 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Smoke test clear.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 69,868 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 65,850 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 65,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 59,284 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 52,782 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 46,105 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 38,650 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 30,872 miles

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

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

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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BT57 RUA is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT57 RUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT57 RUA registered?

BT57 RUA is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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