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ST07 JVV

2007 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

86,925 mi
Last recorded86,925 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST07 JVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 86,925 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 86,921 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 85,390 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 85,388 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 82,704 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 82,680 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 80,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 80,199 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 77,955 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 77,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 76,527 miles

bot rear tyres perished and splitting in tread areas

rear brake and parking brake application uneven

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components

Fail 2 Oct 2021 76,510 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box repaired but still leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

bot rear tyres perished and splitting in tread areas

rear brake and parking brake application uneven

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components

Pass 7 Oct 2020 75,023 miles

exhaust centre box has been repaired

nearside rear tyre perished

several areas of corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components

Fail 5 Oct 2020 75,023 miles

Exhaust system insecure front hanger snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust centre box has been repaired

nearside rear tyre perished

several areas of corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 25 Sep 2019 73,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Sep 2019 73,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears and n/s/f 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 71,927 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 69,734 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 66,843 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 66,843 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 60,969 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,585 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 53,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,035 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 45,035 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,827 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 31,205 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2010 27,944 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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ST07 JVV is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 ST07 JVV, 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 ST07 JVV registered?

ST07 JVV is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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