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BJ07 VYC

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,434 mi
Last recorded121,434 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 VYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 121,434 miles

Coolant header tank cracking

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 117,787 miles

Coolant leak Header tank cracked ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at connection with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin noted worn lower than other three pads across the axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 117,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Coolant leak Header tank cracked ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to fail criteria (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at connection with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin noted worn lower than other three pads across the axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 113,951 miles

Coolant leak header tank split ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to fail criteria (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 109,558 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack - offside (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 109,479 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack - offside (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 105,729 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 105,729 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 102,105 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 100,203 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 95,930 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 91,729 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 87,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & bold on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & bold on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 87,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & bold on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & bold on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 82,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm + worn very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 78,478 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 78,478 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,530 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 68,565 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,565 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 60,130 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2012 60,130 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,856 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VYC is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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