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RJ57 EHT

2007 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

181,919 mi
Last recorded181,919 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 EHT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 181,919 miles

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

handbrake travel

Fail 7 Nov 2023 181,918 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake travel

Pass 14 Nov 2022 163,896 miles

front alloys slightly out of shape

front tyres wearing inside edge

slight handbrake travel

Pass 18 Nov 2021 148,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 148,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 137,564 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 121,875 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 101,696 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 101,696 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 100,962 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 100,962 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 96,279 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 96,279 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 90,427 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 82,828 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 82,818 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,362 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 66,962 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,155 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,724 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 50,723 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 45,285 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)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,285 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)

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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RJ57 EHT is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 RJ57 EHT, 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 RJ57 EHT registered?

RJ57 EHT is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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