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WG57 DPE

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,975 mi
Last recorded168,975 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 DPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 168,975 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 155,351 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 138,917 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 138,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 137,653 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))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 137,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 134,086 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 134,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 129,375 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 129,375 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 125,188 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 125,188 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 117,457 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 108,596 miles

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

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush worn

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front wishbone rear bush worn

engine oil leak

n/s/r antiroll bar link worn

o/s/r anti roll bar link worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 10 Nov 2015 108,596 miles

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

n/s/r antiroll bar link worn

o/s/r anti roll bar link worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

Offside Front wishbone rear bush worn

engine oil leak

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

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush worn

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 94,475 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 85,114 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2013 85,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 74,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2011 62,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs heavily lipped on inner face

nearside front tyre very low

rear brake discs heavily lipped on inner face

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,971 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 52,797 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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WG57 DPE is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WG57 DPE, 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 WG57 DPE registered?

WG57 DPE is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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