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AD56 WVU

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

172,859 mi
Last recorded172,859 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 WVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 172,859 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 169,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily perished and under-inflated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 169,292 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily perished and under-inflated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 165,653 miles

both rear tyres cracking inside tread

n/s/r slight brake bind

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2024 165,653 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking inside tread

n/s/r slight brake bind

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2023 161,775 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 161,775 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2022 158,382 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 154,855 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 149,546 miles

slight play in all anti roll bar linkages

Pass 19 Feb 2019 138,915 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 128,021 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 116,212 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 104,875 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 104,875 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 95,192 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 95,192 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 84,408 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 84,408 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 72,542 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 58,722 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 44,427 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 28,614 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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AD56 WVU is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AD56 WVU, 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 AD56 WVU registered?

AD56 WVU is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 February 2007.

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