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WP56 VLL

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

225,810 mi
Last recorded225,810 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP56 VLL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 225,810 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 216,123 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

n/s dipped bulb starting to flicker

Fail 11 Feb 2020 216,123 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

n/s dipped bulb starting to flicker

Pass 24 Jan 2019 206,576 miles

Coolant leak Slight leak from header tank. ()

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 206,576 miles

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

Coolant leak Slight leak from header tank. ()

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 196,038 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2017 185,107 miles

All Brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front marker light not working

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Road wheel welded inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 185,107 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

All Brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front marker light not working

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 176,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45x18 Close to cord (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 176,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45x18 Close to cord (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 165,528 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 154,873 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 139,670 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Feb 2013 139,670 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2012 124,051 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 108,261 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front tyre slightly worn on inside shoulder

offside rear position lamp has a bulb not working, but not up to 50% of lamp not working

Pass 29 Jan 2010 81,058 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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WP56 VLL is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WP56 VLL, 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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WP56 VLL is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 February 2007.

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