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BJ07 RNX

2007 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

157,309 mi
Last recorded157,309 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 RNX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 157,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 150,953 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 141,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 130,389 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2023 130,387 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 122,473 miles

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components

Pass 14 Jun 2021 116,357 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 116,357 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 112,293 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2020 112,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2019 107,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 100,406 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 94,279 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 94,278 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear exhaust tailbox corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 89,360 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 89,360 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 80,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel slightly distorted

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

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly distorted

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

Offside Front Wheel slightly distorted

Offside Rear Wheel slightly distorted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 72,512 miles

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)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 72,512 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,236 miles

Advise rear exhaust box braket corroaded but not brocken.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 64,236 miles

Advise rear exhaust box braket corroaded but not brocken.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 52,680 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 52,680 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,876 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 28,977 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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BJ07 RNX is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BJ07 RNX, 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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BJ07 RNX is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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