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WJ57 WKM

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,042 mi
Last recorded125,042 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 125,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine fumes under bonnet

windscreen scrached

Fail 29 May 2025 125,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine fumes under bonnet

windscreen scrached

Pass 20 Jun 2024 114,611 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 114,609 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 104,326 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 104,322 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2022 98,669 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 93,285 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 85,942 miles

Nearside washer not working

Fail 27 Aug 2020 85,940 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb misfitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside washer not working

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm with bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 81,846 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 75,425 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,305 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 54,328 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 40,829 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 31,710 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre deteriorated at inside edge

Pass 3 Sep 2013 29,963 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 29,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 28,345 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,469 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 19,831 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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WJ57 WKM is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WJ57 WKM, 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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WJ57 WKM is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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