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WF57 KPY

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,775 mi
Last recorded180,775 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF57 KPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 180,775 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 176,803 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 173,120 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 158,725 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 158,725 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 129,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 97,198 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Jun 2018 90,784 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 90,685 miles

Fuel pipe leaking under vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 77,398 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 23 May 2016 68,802 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box outer skin badly corroded (7.1.2)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 61,086 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 58,508 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 52,905 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Nov 2012 47,966 miles

rear tyres wearing

some wear to front and rear brake pads

Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,386 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 37,202 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 37,201 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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 KPY is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WF57 KPY, 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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WF57 KPY is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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