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SP07 BXU

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

117,260 mi
Last recorded117,260 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 BXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 117,260 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 110,473 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 106,333 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 106,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear all seat headrest missing

Pass 11 Aug 2022 95,852 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 95,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 86,639 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 78,250 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 78,250 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 78,893 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 73,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 69,258 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside wing mirror repeater lens loose

off side front headlamp lens cracked

off side front wing mirror casing missing

Fail 13 Aug 2018 69,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front number plate cracked

nearside wing mirror repeater lens loose

off side front headlamp lens cracked

off side front wing mirror casing missing

Pass 14 Aug 2017 62,708 miles

front number plate cracked

off side front headlamp lens damaged

off side wing mirror casing missing

Fail 9 Aug 2017 62,675 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

front number plate cracked

off side front headlamp lens damaged

off side wing mirror casing missing

Pass 23 Jul 2016 53,828 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 53,828 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working 1 of 2 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 44,959 miles

front no. plate damaged

o/s headlamp lens damaged

o/s mirror housing damaged

cover sills fitted

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)

both rear shock absorbers wet with water

signs of leakage at power steering rack

Fail 4 Aug 2015 44,959 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

both rear shock absorbers wet with water

cover sills fitted

front no. plate damaged

o/s headlamp lens damaged

o/s mirror housing damaged

signs of leakage at power steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside repeater lamp lens is missing

Pass 5 Aug 2013 32,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 32,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 28,756 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 24,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2010 22,390 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 22,291 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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SP07 BXU is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SP07 BXU, 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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What year was SP07 BXU registered?

SP07 BXU is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 July 2007.

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