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WR56 GGV

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

201,252 mi
Last recorded201,252 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 GGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 201,252 miles

Front exhaust flexi has slight blow and exhaust getting corroded in areas

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

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Rear suspension and subframe heavily corroded in areas

front to rear fuel pipes damp but no sign of leak (recommend further investigation)

slight play in both front lower suspension arms front bushes

Pass 31 Jul 2019 187,112 miles

Exhaust outer casings are corroded and starting to split, (outer casings only) still functioning as intended

Pass 9 Nov 2017 163,368 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 150,008 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 117,827 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 81,255 miles

offside rear shock absorber bump stop brakeing away

rear exhaust box outter skin hanging off and rattels not leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2013 71,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 64,881 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 64,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 56,211 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 51,271 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres bald inner shoulders advise replacement as soon as possible before cord shows

Pass 29 Dec 2009 38,411 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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WR56 GGV is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WR56 GGV, 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 WR56 GGV registered?

WR56 GGV is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 January 2007.

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The MOT history for WR56 GGV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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