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WJ57 WKA

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,542 mi
Last recorded146,542 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 WKA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 146,542 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 146,532 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 142,580 miles

Nearside Front and o/s/f low tread inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2016 136,508 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 5 Aug 2016 136,508 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 3 Aug 2015 129,123 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 112,628 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 31 Jul 2014 112,628 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

rear brake discs worn

Fail 9 Aug 2013 94,462 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 94,462 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 80,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2011 66,029 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,771 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 52,771 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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WJ57 WKA is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WJ57 WKA, 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 WJ57 WKA registered?

WJ57 WKA is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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