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AP57 YYK

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

198,741 mi
Last recorded198,741 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 YYK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 198,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 183,973 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 176,154 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 169,132 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 164,079 miles

Engine covers , sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded / has minor gas leaks

slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Fail 21 Sep 2020 164,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded and blowing slightley

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2019 155,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight blow from exhaust flexi

Pass 18 Dec 2017 145,678 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2017 145,677 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2016 133,253 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 124,211 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 123,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.00mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 95,367 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 62,512 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front wishbone control arms, rear bushes splitting.

both rear lower control arms bushes starting to unbond.

both rear shock absorber bump stops splitting.

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding away.

Fail 13 Dec 2013 62,512 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front wishbone control arms, rear bushes splitting.

both rear lower control arms bushes starting to unbond.

both rear shock absorber bump stops splitting.

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding away.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,492 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 44,694 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 33,088 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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AP57 YYK is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP57 YYK, 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 AP57 YYK registered?

AP57 YYK is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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