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DN57 BBO

2007 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,123 mi
Last recorded87,123 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 BBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 87,123 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

emissions close to exceeding metered smoke level for turbo charged engine

Pass 26 Sep 2024 84,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 80,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 77,125 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 73,957 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 73,957 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 69,945 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 66,985 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 66,985 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 62,546 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 57,484 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER

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)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 57,484 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 22 Sep 2016 51,893 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,481 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 44,481 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 38,869 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 34,165 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,403 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,044 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 18,847 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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DN57 BBO is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc 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 DN57 BBO, 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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DN57 BBO is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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