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WJ57 ZYZ

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

189,953 mi
Last recorded189,953 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 ZYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 189,953 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower mount worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

steering rack noisy, but no play

Fail 15 Oct 2021 189,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower mount worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit, also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

steering rack noisy, but no play

Pass 10 Oct 2020 181,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 181,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Apr 2019 176,168 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 170,683 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 167,524 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 149,510 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 149,510 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 133,636 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 115,863 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 98,779 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 75,785 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 75,785 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,218 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 ZYZ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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