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WV07 KGU

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,862 mi
Last recorded136,862 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV07 KGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 136,862 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 135,435 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 131,803 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 May 2024 131,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and perished within the tread showing metal chords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and perished within the tread showing metal chords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 129,487 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 126,472 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 121,925 miles

Coil spring corroded (ALL) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED (ALL)

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

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

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION (CHASSIS)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (BOTH) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (ALL) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (ALL) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 116,791 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 110,761 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 103,986 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system and joins corroded

surface corrosion on suspension

Pass 31 Oct 2017 95,133 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 91,836 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 83,234 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 74,696 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 74,696 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,298 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,506 miles

Offside rear tyre low.

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,249 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,755 miles

Unable to check near side rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2010 35,026 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,026 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)

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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WV07 KGU is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WV07 KGU, 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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WV07 KGU is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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