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WR57 GRU

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,532 mi
Last recorded148,532 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 GRU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 148,532 miles

Both front inner cv boots deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2024 142,640 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 136,199 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edges

offside inner c.v gaiter deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2022 129,720 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 119,959 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 119,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 99,963 miles

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

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All four inner rims slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover, undertray & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Fail 30 Jun 2020 99,959 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All four inner rims slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover, undertray & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Pass 13 May 2019 80,442 miles

engine cover, undertray & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Fail 13 May 2019 80,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover, undertray & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2018 65,819 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 65,819 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect possibly bulb fitment (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2017 58,812 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 53,594 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 53,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2015 46,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 46,827 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 38,683 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 38,683 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 38,121 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 33,821 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 33,821 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 27,669 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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WR57 GRU is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WR57 GRU, 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 WR57 GRU registered?

WR57 GRU is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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The MOT history for WR57 GRU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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