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AK07 YBJ

2007 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,956 mi
Last recorded211,956 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 YBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 211,956 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front tyres 225/45 R17 rear tyres 205/50 R17

o/s/f head lamp hight mechanizim tempary repair

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorating

sill covers fitted making inspection low

Fail 5 Jul 2021 211,912 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure 2 x mount brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

o/s/f head lamp hight mechanizim tempary repair

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorating

sill covers fitted making inspection low

Pass 6 Jul 2020 200,646 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and recommend replacement soon (205/50 x 17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and recommend replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust outer skin deteriorating

sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 26 Jun 2019 188,373 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

outer sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Fail 26 Jun 2019 188,373 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

outer sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 11 Jul 2018 174,772 miles

Back exhaust box deteriating

underbody engine and sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2018 174,703 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth incomplete (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Back exhaust box deteriating

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

underbody engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 165,129 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 165,129 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding on (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven pulls to left (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 152,969 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 152,969 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding on (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 140,249 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 140,249 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 125,685 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 125,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust heatshield in secure

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 112,665 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 112,665 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 90,702 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 70,848 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,562 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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AK07 YBJ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK07 YBJ, 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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AK07 YBJ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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