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WG57 LJA

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,196 mi
Last recorded172,196 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 LJA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 172,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewalls under inflation damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse lamps not working, non testable due to vehicle age.

Fail 12 Nov 2025 172,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lens condition and weak bulb. (4.1.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewalls under inflation damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass going cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse lamps not working, non testable due to vehicle age.

Pass 27 Nov 2024 156,597 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 156,596 miles

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

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

The reverse lamp is not working - non testable item due to vehicle age.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 140,543 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 126,178 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 126,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Also severely corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Also severely corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and poor condition on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and poor condition on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and rear service brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 116,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both rear tyres losing shape on inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2020 103,698 miles

oil leak but not excessive.

Pass 4 Dec 2019 94,364 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 94,364 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 87,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 87,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 81,721 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 81,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 75,363 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,898 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 58,359 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 58,359 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 52,207 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 42,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

plastic outter sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2012 42,948 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

plastic outter sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2011 34,311 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 23,977 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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WG57 LJA is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJA, 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 LJA registered?

WG57 LJA is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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