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FD07 MMJ

2007 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,486 mi
Last recorded123,486 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD07 MMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 123,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all suspension corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2024 119,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all suspension corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2023 117,737 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. back bushes. as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Head lamp switch worn/faulty

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong Advise. 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Overall underside condition of vehicle indicates age

Parking Brake has little reserve travel

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 117,737 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. back bushes. as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Head lamp switch worn/faulty

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong Advise. 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing under load (7.1.2 (d))

Overall underside condition of vehicle indicates age

Parking Brake has little reserve travel

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 114,761 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated as marked. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing smooth. 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Off side front side marker inop.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre as marked. ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 114,761 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated as marked. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing smooth. 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Off side front side marker inop.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre as marked. ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 111,923 miles

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

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

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

headlamp switch slightly damaged/stiff

Fail 8 Sep 2021 111,923 miles

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

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

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

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

headlamp switch slightly damaged/stiff

Pass 17 Sep 2020 109,491 miles

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

dog guard/blanket not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

Fail 17 Sep 2020 109,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

dog guard/blanket not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 10 Jul 2019 105,746 miles

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

head lamp switch faulty

Fail 10 Jul 2019 105,746 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking Brake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion (verdi gris) around battery positive terminal

head lamp switch faulty

Pass 27 Jun 2018 102,213 miles

Nearside Front inner cv boot slight sweating

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 97,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NOTE;- BOTH REAR ALLOY WHEELS INNER FACES, ALLOY CORROEDE AND LIFTING SLIGHTLY IN PLACES.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 89,596 miles

Both front tyres beginning to wear on inner edges of tread.

Oil misting around intercooler pipework.

Fail 7 Jul 2016 89,596 miles

Both front tyres beginning to wear on inner edges of tread.

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

Oil misting around intercooler pipework.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 80,632 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 80,632 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 71,419 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 61,066 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 49,017 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 35,413 miles

off side front inner cv gaiter slightly damaged

Fail 19 May 2011 35,400 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

off side front inner cv gaiter slightly damaged

Pass 24 May 2010 27,721 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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FD07 MMJ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD07 MMJ, 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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FD07 MMJ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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