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WF57 FKR

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,681 mi
Last recorded149,681 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF57 FKR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 149,681 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2024 143,237 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 135,579 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2023 135,578 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 130,439 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 130,439 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 124,418 miles

play in both front lower balljoints

rear exhaust silencer skin deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2021 124,418 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NEARSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

play in both front lower balljoints

rear exhaust silencer skin deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2020 119,014 miles

Headlamp washer jets not working

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 119,012 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp washer jets not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 112,052 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 112,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left Will not adjust - adjuster faulty (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 101,582 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 101,547 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 95,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 95,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread areas (stepping effect) (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 85,054 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 85,054 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

tyre size 205/55r/16v

Pass 25 Sep 2015 74,310 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 74,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) headlamp does not dip the correct way repaired at the dealership (1.8.C.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 66,565 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 59,195 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,195 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,869 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 46,745 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,745 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 39,007 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 39,007 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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WF57 FKR is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WF57 FKR, 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 WF57 FKR registered?

WF57 FKR is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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