CarVerify

Free Car Check

PL07 BFA

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,526 mi
Last recorded87,526 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL07 BFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 87,526 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 87,522 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle ns poor (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure mount corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached link broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended extra belt stuck (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 86,161 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 84,730 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 83,424 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 83,421 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 81,354 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 79,603 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 78,384 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 76,511 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 73,804 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 73,801 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 70,912 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 68,013 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 68,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 64,476 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 64,474 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 61,906 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,016 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 43,400 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 35,965 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PL07 BFA is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PL07 BFA, 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

How do I check the history of PL07 BFA?

You can check the full history of PL07 BFA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PL07 BFA registered?

PL07 BFA is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 July 2007.

Is PL07 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL07 BFA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL07 BFA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PL07 BFA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.