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RA56 FWK

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,552 mi
Last recorded138,552 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 FWK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 138,552 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded (outer skin)

Fail 12 Nov 2025 138,513 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded (outer skin)

Pass 26 Sep 2024 133,019 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 133,019 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 120,169 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 120,169 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 105,153 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 105,153 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 89,905 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 89,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2020 71,294 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES WORN AT EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 53,463 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Sep 2018 36,369 miles

Front tyres wear at edge

Pass 29 Jun 2017 28,100 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 27,830 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 27,139 miles

emissions to clean

Pass 19 Jan 2013 24,819 miles

front pads 3/4 worn

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge close to limit

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2012 21,588 miles

emissions to clean

front pads 3/4 worn

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2011 18,312 miles

front pads 3/4 worn

Pass 30 Jan 2010 14,800 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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RA56 FWK is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA56 FWK, 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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RA56 FWK is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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