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EK07 FJV

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,164 mi
Last recorded118,164 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 FJV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 118,164 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 106,658 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 102,866 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 102,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 95,113 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 95,113 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn uneven and has bald spots on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing un even inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 89,113 miles

coolant leak radiator area

Fail 29 Oct 2021 89,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm modification unsafe track rod (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

coolant leak radiator area

Pass 19 Oct 2020 83,286 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 80,020 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 80,017 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 76,369 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 70,424 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 63,717 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 55,310 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,618 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,244 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,610 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 32,023 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 26,793 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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EK07 FJV is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol 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 EK07 FJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK07 FJV registered?

EK07 FJV is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is EK07 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK07 FJV shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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