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WG56 YCT

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,389 mi
Last recorded157,389 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 YCT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 157,389 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 14 Jul 2025 151,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 143,744 miles

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

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

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

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

head lamp switch in poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2024 143,744 miles

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

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

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

head lamp switch in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2023 134,452 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

headlamp switch broken but useable

Fail 4 Jul 2023 134,452 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

headlamp switch broken but useable

Pass 13 Jul 2022 125,579 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

headlamp switch faulty but operatioal

Fail 11 Jul 2022 125,575 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

headlamp switch faulty but operatioal

Pass 28 Jul 2021 119,028 miles

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

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

headlamp switch deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2020 113,129 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 113,128 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 106,299 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 96,448 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 90,205 miles

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

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

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

undertray obscuring underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2015 76,211 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 76,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 73,250 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 65,063 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 58,147 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 50,481 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 42,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,287 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 34,699 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 YCT is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 WG56 YCT, 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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WG56 YCT is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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