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WJ07 VYW

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,700 mi
Last recorded184,700 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 VYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 184,700 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 184,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 167,200 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 156,325 miles

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))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 138,103 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 124,006 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 113,213 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 107,507 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 107,507 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 98,944 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 98,944 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 88,319 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 77,879 miles

airbag light on

rear tyres inner edge wear

Pass 16 Apr 2011 72,619 miles

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

offside inner boot split

Pass 15 Feb 2010 62,914 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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WJ07 VYW is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ07 VYW, 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 WJ07 VYW registered?

WJ07 VYW is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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The MOT history for WJ07 VYW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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