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WR07 BXU

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

150,301 mi
Last recorded150,301 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR07 BXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 150,301 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 150,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 150,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 145,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 145,601 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 140,244 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 132,495 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 125,741 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 125,741 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 112,483 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear floor heat shield loose/broken off

Pass 30 May 2018 102,847 miles

Both rear bumpstops perishing

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 96,379 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 90,921 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 85,603 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 75,042 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 55,948 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 45,139 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 36,650 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 28,507 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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WR07 BXU is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WR07 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 WR07 BXU registered?

WR07 BXU is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 June 2007.

Is WR07 BXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR07 BXU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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