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RJ57 EHV

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,936 mi
Last recorded168,936 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 EHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 168,936 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 161,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 149,847 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 149,846 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin much lower than nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 130,459 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 130,459 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed NEARSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2020 118,480 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 118,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2020 116,404 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 116,335 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & dust cover slightly deteriorated/damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated & rear exhaust heat shield insecure

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Jul 2019 116,333 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values plate limit 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & dust cover slightly deteriorated/damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front amber position/side marker lamp inoperative

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated & rear exhaust heat shield insecure

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2018 114,079 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Outer skin on rear silencer corroded.

Stone chip in zone A of windscreen.

Fail 29 Jun 2018 114,068 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Outer skin on rear silencer corroded.

Stone chip in zone A of windscreen.

Pass 1 Jul 2017 110,588 miles

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2016 108,515 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 108,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 104,542 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 99,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres deteriorating on inside edge

centre exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 17 Oct 2013 90,165 miles

mid section of exhaust system is corroded

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Oct 2012 83,619 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 83,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,297 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 74,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 48,488 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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RJ57 EHV is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 RJ57 EHV, 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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RJ57 EHV is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 October 2007.

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