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WG57 LYY

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,245 mi
Last recorded152,245 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 152,245 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 148,090 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 141,659 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 141,626 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 129,684 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 123,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 122,994 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 5 Mar 2018 122,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 117,568 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 109,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 99,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 99,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,789 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 84,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and is on 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2013 71,733 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 71,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,718 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 58,646 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 57,798 miles

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

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 LYY is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WG57 LYY, 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 LYY is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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