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RO57 BHA

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,740 mi
Last recorded159,740 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 BHA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 159,740 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 153,208 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 146,716 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 140,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 134,160 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 132,812 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 129,623 miles

OUTER SKIN ON REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATED

Pass 12 Oct 2018 123,682 miles

Centre exhaust outer casing corroded

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 119,463 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2017 119,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2016 114,068 miles

Centre Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 109,819 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 109,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 103,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 93,082 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 76,720 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 61,994 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,080 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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RO57 BHA is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RO57 BHA, 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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RO57 BHA is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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