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WG56 NWU

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,403 mi
Last recorded190,403 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 NWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 190,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 179,997 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 172,502 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 166,207 miles

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

Outer skins on exhaust boxes deteiorated

Pass 25 Jan 2020 160,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre distorted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bold on inner edge and on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2019 151,618 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2018 142,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2017 136,321 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 136,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 123,018 miles

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

front pads wearing low and front discs pitted

Fail 25 Jan 2016 123,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

front pads wearing low and front discs pitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 108,301 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 108,301 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 95,632 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jan 2013 85,450 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 85,450 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 74,360 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 18 Jan 2012 74,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 62,467 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 62,467 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 47,111 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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WG56 NWU is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WG56 NWU, 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 WG56 NWU registered?

WG56 NWU is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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