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PJ07 NLC

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,669 mi
Last recorded158,669 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ07 NLC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 158,669 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 148,259 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 138,125 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 138,124 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 128,461 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 128,458 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 118,421 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 111,615 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2020 111,615 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2019 106,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 106,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 102,514 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 97,366 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 89,204 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 89,204 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 81,399 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

auxilary belt cracked and worn

too clean to register smoke test

Fail 24 Jun 2014 72,481 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

auxilary belt cracked and worn

too clean to register smoke test

Fail 2 Jul 2013 62,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 62,203 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,211 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,724 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 31,833 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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PJ07 NLC is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PJ07 NLC, 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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What year was PJ07 NLC registered?

PJ07 NLC is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 June 2007.

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