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WG56 YCU

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

185,116 mi
Last recorded185,116 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 YCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 185,116 miles

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

slight corrosiion to all suspension componets

Pass 9 Oct 2024 177,835 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 177,835 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 165,833 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 159,189 miles

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

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

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

Nearside hand brake travel

Pass 10 Nov 2021 152,714 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2020 145,298 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has surface cut in sidewall

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge-not to cords at present

Fail 4 Nov 2020 145,298 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has surface cut in sidewall

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge-not to cords at present

Pass 24 Oct 2019 140,265 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All, And inner brake pads looking low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2018 135,104 miles

Exhaust corroded/deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 128,241 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 115,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear wiper blade split

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 100,377 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 100,377 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 88,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 77,085 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 74,058 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 72,171 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 62,285 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,376 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 49,376 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 36,625 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 YCU is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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