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BD57 YFO

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,904 mi
Last recorded191,904 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 YFO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 191,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 174,872 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 174,718 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 161,118 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 154,017 miles

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

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

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 29 Jun 2016 143,531 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 143,531 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 117,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 95,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2013 95,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2012 78,111 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 78,111 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 66,446 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate deteriated

off side front brake hose twisted

Fail 27 Oct 2011 66,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate deteriated

off side front brake hose twisted

Pass 29 Oct 2010 52,948 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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BD57 YFO is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BD57 YFO, 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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BD57 YFO is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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