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WG57 DYM

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

160,081 mi
Last recorded160,081 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 DYM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 160,081 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shockabsorber soft

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 159,683 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shockabsorber soft

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 141,175 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 141,174 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear 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)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 130,166 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 130,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 119,169 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 119,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 106,759 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside rear tyre mishappen and worn

Fail 30 Apr 2014 106,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside rear tyre mishappen and worn

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 93,641 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 93,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

reconnected washer pipe

Fail 25 Mar 2013 93,552 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 80,955 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,145 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 67,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 63,906 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

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 DYM is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 DYM, 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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WG57 DYM is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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