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AJ07 CRV

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,365 mi
Last recorded142,365 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 CRV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 May 2026 142,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake locking device missing (1.1.21 (f))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake locking device ineffective (1.1.21 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 131,394 miles

Both front struts slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

unable to properly inspect sills due to plastic sideskirts

Fail 5 Apr 2025 131,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front struts slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

unable to properly inspect sills due to plastic sideskirts

Pass 11 Oct 2023 123,860 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear at end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened small arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened small oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

small oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2023 123,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear at end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened small arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened small oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine oil low

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

small oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2022 116,508 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear/at end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened small arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened small arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2021 109,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear /at end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened small arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advice exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2021 109,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear /at end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened small arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advice exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2020 104,883 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 97,461 miles

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

advice n/s rear tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

advice parking brake effort just met may need repair or adjustment

advice slight corrsion on n/s front to rear brake pipe

advice small oil leak at gearbox

Fail 21 May 2019 97,461 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mtg spilt (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

advice n/s rear tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

advice o/s front strut top mtg slightly stiff to turn on lock to lock check

advice oil on min do not drive until toped up

advice parking brake effort just met may need repair or adjustment

advice slight corrsion on n/s front to rear brake pipe

advice small oil leak at gearbox

Pass 29 May 2018 88,202 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advice n/s rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall 215/45/18/93w

advice o/s front strut top mtg sticking when on lock to lock check

advice rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2018 88,202 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advice n/s rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall 215/45/18/93w

advice o/s front strut top mtg sticking when on lock to lock check

advice rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2017 78,266 miles

exhaust hangers deteriorating

os diff seal leak

osf strut bearing sticking

Pass 28 Mar 2016 69,248 miles

both front arms bushes split and play

exhaust hangers badly corroded /flexi seperating

tyres worn inner edges /rears close to limit 2154518

Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dents and scratches

exhaust mount deteriorated

front arms bushes seperating and slight play

osr tyre inner worn/front tyre walls cut/osf tyre close to limit 2154518

suspect roughness gearbox???

Fail 27 Mar 2015 59,793 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dents and scratches

exhaust mount deteriorated

front arms bushes seperating and slight play

osr tyre inner worn/front tyre walls cut/osf tyre close to limit 2154518

suspect roughness gearbox???

Pass 3 Apr 2014 52,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf knock

nsr tyre edge worn / osf small cut wall 2154518

slight noise spinning front wheels?

Fail 27 Mar 2014 52,735 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf knock

nsr tyre edge worn / osf small cut wall 2154518

slight noise spinning front wheels?

Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,369 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,388 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 39,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,066 miles

n/s front tyre worn to limit

Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,069 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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AJ07 CRV is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ07 CRV, 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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AJ07 CRV is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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