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WU56 FNS

2007 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,680 mi
Last recorded181,680 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 FNS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 181,680 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 177,387 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 177,341 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 172,460 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Exhaust hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear underside components showing signs of corrosion

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Rear heatshield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres wearing on Inner edge - Fronts more wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 172,460 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Exhaust hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear underside components showing signs of corrosion

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Rear heatshield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres wearing on Inner edge - Fronts more wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 168,136 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 162,856 miles

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

Offside Front head lamp dipped beam light intensity slightly reduced

Fail 24 Sep 2019 162,856 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front head lamp dipped beam light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 28 Sep 2018 155,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 155,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 146,653 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 146,653 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater lamp - within mirror housing (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 135,470 miles

Nail in NSR tyre

OS repeater indicator lens broken

Fail 26 Jul 2016 135,470 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

OS repeater indicator lens broken

Pass 16 Jul 2015 123,538 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 114,812 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 105,382 miles

Both front tyres wearing on their inner edges.

NSF tyre inner side wall has a cut that does not expose the cords.

Rear silencer box heavily corroded but not leaking.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 96,383 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 83,354 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 72,686 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 72,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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WU56 FNS is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WU56 FNS, 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 WU56 FNS registered?

WU56 FNS is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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