MOT Status
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172,196 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
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))
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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
oil leak but not excessive.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
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))
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))
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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
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
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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WG57 LJA is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 November 2007.
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