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DA03 BBA

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,201 mi
Last recorded178,201 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 BBA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 178,201 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 171,768 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 171,755 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 162,597 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 150,309 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 150,296 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 142,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrsion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 142,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 139,362 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 137,028 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 137,028 miles

Central Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 123,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in the back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 123,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in the back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 108,538 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 108,537 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 97,517 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 87,719 miles

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

O/S/R shock absorber bump stop collapsing

Pass 12 Mar 2015 79,772 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 76,146 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 67,963 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,265 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 50,888 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 43,622 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 43,347 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear 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
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DA03 BBA is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA03 BBA, 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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DA03 BBA is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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