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RJ56 BVX

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,008 mi
Last recorded85,008 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 BVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 85,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2025 82,824 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 80,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 77,807 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 77,804 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 75,172 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 72,962 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 72,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 67,043 miles

Nearside Front damage on sidewall

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2018 63,275 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Jul 2017 58,376 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,368 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 51,440 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 48,541 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,099 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,196 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 36,961 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

Pass 27 Jul 2010 33,189 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 33,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

no blip test detected on emission test

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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RJ56 BVX is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RJ56 BVX, 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 RJ56 BVX registered?

RJ56 BVX is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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