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BJ07 XJK

2007 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

105,295 mi
Last recorded105,295 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 XJK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 105,295 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 103,375 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 103,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 99,359 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 99,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

srs light flashing at times

Pass 10 Jan 2023 97,242 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 97,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) excessive play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 13 Sep 2022 97,225 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 92,373 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 x bulb/led not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front alloy wheel has a welded repair

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

nearside rear brake pads worn

Fail 16 Sep 2021 92,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured link broken and incomplete (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 x bulb/led not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front alloy wheel has a welded repair

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

nearside rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 Sep 2020 87,067 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 87,042 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment o/s/r caliper out of adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 83,842 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 83,842 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 83,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings track rod end (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

o/s front tyre pressure was very low

Pass 5 Apr 2018 77,242 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2018 77,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45x18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pos brake calipier (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45x18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Pass 22 May 2017 72,403 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 68,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 64,015 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 64,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 59,482 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 55,983 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 55,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 42,347 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 42,347 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,867 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 27,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2010 18,269 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2010 18,269 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XJK is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XJK, 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 XJK is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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