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WK07 XLU

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,897 mi
Last recorded142,897 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK07 XLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 142,897 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 136,672 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 122,609 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 113,627 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 113,623 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper shock bearing deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2021 110,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 110,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear plate bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 105,346 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 94,675 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 94,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

centre exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2019 93,284 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 85,177 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 85,177 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 71,256 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 56,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit extreme inside edge low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit extreme inside edge low (4.1.E.1)

uneven tyre wear on rear tyres - inside edges wearing and stepped

Pass 9 Feb 2015 42,292 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 30,041 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 19,171 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 9,015 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 8,467 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 7,076 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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WK07 XLU is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WK07 XLU, 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 WK07 XLU registered?

WK07 XLU is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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