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BD57 YGL

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,331 mi
Last recorded181,331 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 YGL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 181,331 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 181,321 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 171,728 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 171,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 164,969 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 160,321 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 151,147 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 146,656 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 138,050 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 121,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 121,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 103,941 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 87,762 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 87,762 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 73,337 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 60,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F & N/S/R tyre walls damaged

O/S/R tralling arm bush,delaminating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 23 May 2012 60,027 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F & N/S/R tyre walls damaged

O/S/R tralling arm bush,delaminating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 56,096 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 45,237 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 YGL is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BD57 YGL, 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 YGL is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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