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WJ57 WKO

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

167,550 mi
Last recorded167,550 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 167,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 167,543 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 165,756 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 164,299 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 164,229 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 160,653 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 160,653 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 158,648 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 154,464 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 148,224 miles

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

engine has a oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2019 148,224 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

engine has a oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2018 136,821 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 125,850 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 125,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 111,597 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 111,597 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 99,243 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 87,953 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 87,953 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 75,775 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 56,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Sep 2012 56,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 40,162 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 40,162 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,918 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 WKO is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WKO, 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 WKO registered?

WJ57 WKO is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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