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DY07 BYK

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,227 mi
Last recorded110,227 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 BYK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2024 110,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front backplate loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch seams x2 sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 20 Jul 2023 94,725 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 inner arch seams (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant header tank leaking

oil leak

wear to front and rear brake pads

Fail 14 Jul 2023 94,725 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed x2 and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 inner arch seams (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant header tank leaking

oil leak

wear to front and rear brake pads

Pass 10 Aug 2022 80,572 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch seams x2 sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2021 64,273 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 28 Jul 2021 64,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 23 Feb 2021 62,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 59,573 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 53,905 miles

nsf tyre bald on the extreme inner edge

osf tyre bald on the extreme inner edge

osr indicator bulb faded

slight oil mist under the steering rack both sides

Fail 4 Mar 2019 53,905 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

nsf tyre bald on the extreme inner edge

osf tyre bald on the extreme inner edge

osr indicator bulb faded

slight oil mist under the steering rack both sides

Pass 2 Mar 2018 48,726 miles

osr indicator bulb faded slightly

rear no plate deteriorated slightly

slight oil mist around both steering rack gaiters

Fail 28 Feb 2018 48,707 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf bottom suspension arm rear bush deteriorated slightly

osr indicator bulb faded slightly

rear no plate deteriorated slightly

slight oil mist around both steering rack gaiters

Pass 1 Mar 2017 44,149 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,035 miles

osr indicator bulb faded

slight oil mist under the steering rack gaiters both sides

Pass 4 Mar 2015 35,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2014 31,061 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 25,929 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,159 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 17,230 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 14,346 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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DY07 BYK is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DY07 BYK, 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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DY07 BYK is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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