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EA07 VDX

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

255,993 mi
Last recorded255,993 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 VDX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 255,993 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 255,990 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2024 243,219 miles

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

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 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 234,026 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 234,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 225,116 miles

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

Hand brake travel close to limit will require attention shortly

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 216,870 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 208,758 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 194,338 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall slightly damage

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin split and badly deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2019 194,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall slightly damage

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin split and badly deteriorated

parking brake lever travel is high

Pass 22 Jan 2018 180,306 miles

Nearside rear tyre is bald and feathered on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre is wearing low on the inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Pass 24 Jan 2017 161,528 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 143,628 miles

Offside front orange marker light not working

Rear exhaust silencer is starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jan 2015 121,488 miles

nearside rear brake calliper damp, further investigation needed

Pass 20 Jan 2014 98,960 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 77,435 miles

Front windscreen cracked in the nearside lower corner

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 58,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jan 2011 41,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 41,412 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,722 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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EA07 VDX is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA07 VDX, 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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EA07 VDX is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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