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DY57 XUX

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

106,971 mi
Last recorded106,971 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 XUX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 106,971 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 106,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 101,575 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 101,573 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 96,640 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 96,640 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 92,363 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 87,147 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 83,073 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 80,041 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 74,087 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 74,085 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 67,431 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 60,930 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,414 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,166 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 41,719 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 41,719 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 35,759 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 34,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

body kit covering outer sills

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge

o/s/f coil spring corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 34,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

body kit covering outer sills

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge

o/s/f coil spring corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 31,414 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Nov 2010 28,375 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 28,375 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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DY57 XUX is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DY57 XUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY57 XUX registered?

DY57 XUX is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 November 2007.

Is DY57 XUX safe to buy?

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