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BT56 YEV

2007 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,520 mi
Last recorded117,520 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 YEV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 117,520 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 113,600 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 105,437 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 98,497 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 93,324 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 85,749 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 79,173 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 79,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 72,595 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 72,595 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 64,809 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 57,498 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jan 2012 51,347 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,813 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,464 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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BT56 YEV is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BT56 YEV, 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 BT56 YEV registered?

BT56 YEV is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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The MOT history for BT56 YEV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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