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BT57 YOW

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,717 mi
Last recorded114,717 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 YOW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 114,717 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 103,532 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2013 92,069 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 92,069 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 86,614 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 84,686 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 84,571 miles

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

rear discs showing wear

Pass 9 Dec 2010 78,233 miles

Engine noise, loose airfilter???

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

Nearside front side marker light inop.

Nearside rear lower side light inop.

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

Offside rear upper side light inop.

Rear pads getting low, approx 6-7000miles

Slight fraying/ fluffing to offside front seatbelt.

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

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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BT57 YOW is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT57 YOW, 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 BT57 YOW registered?

BT57 YOW is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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