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DY57 XVA

2007 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,155 mi
Last recorded174,155 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 XVA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 174,155 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 174,155 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 168,305 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 162,804 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 162,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator missing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2018 154,540 miles

accident damage to offside wing mirror

Fail 6 Dec 2018 154,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield insecure

outer skin of exhaust deteriorated

accident damage to offside wing mirror

Pass 17 Oct 2017 151,618 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of perrishing

Fail 16 Oct 2017 151,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of perrishing

Pass 19 Oct 2016 142,010 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 133,085 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Wipers smearing

Fail 6 Oct 2015 133,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

N/s/r lower position bulb inop

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Wipers smearing

Pass 13 Oct 2014 122,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2014 122,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 114,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 114,434 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 104,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Osr upper position bulb inop

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2012 104,433 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Osr upper position bulb inop

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 94,451 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted engine and sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Oct 2011 94,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted engine and sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2010 81,085 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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DY57 XVA is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XVA, 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 DY57 XVA registered?

DY57 XVA is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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