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RJ56 BUV

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

231,094 mi
Last recorded231,094 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 BUV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 231,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 231,094 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 224,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 215,469 miles

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 215,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 204,333 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 191,440 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 177,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 161,819 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 161,815 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported heat shield at rear insecure (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 152,366 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 134,897 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 117,781 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and getting weak

Fail 3 Dec 2013 117,781 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded and getting weak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 99,028 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 99,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 80,130 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres starting to feather inner edges

o/s/r tyre getting close to wear marks,going out of shape

Pass 22 Nov 2011 80,130 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres starting to feather inner edges

o/s/r tyre getting close to wear marks,going out of shape

Pass 26 Nov 2010 63,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 50,792 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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RJ56 BUV is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RJ56 BUV, 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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RJ56 BUV is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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