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WJ57 WKP

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,604 mi
Last recorded111,604 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 111,604 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 108,183 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 108,183 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2020 101,369 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE/POSSIBLE TRACKING OR STEERING ISSUE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 97,238 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,730 miles

Rear both tyres becoming worn

Fail 9 Apr 2018 86,730 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear both tyres becoming worn

Pass 10 Apr 2017 74,975 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 74,975 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both front tyres worn to the legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,419 miles

both wishbone bushes becoming deteriorated

o/s/f tyre becoming worn

Fail 8 Apr 2016 60,419 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

both wishbone bushes becoming deteriorated

o/s/f tyre becoming worn

Pass 15 May 2015 46,748 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 37,158 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 37,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 22,049 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 15,862 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 15,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 13,532 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 12,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2010 12,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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WJ57 WKP is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WKP, 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 WKP is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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