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OY57 VKV

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,899 mi
Last recorded191,899 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 VKV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 191,899 miles

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

underbody body undearseal

Fail 9 Feb 2024 190,811 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded mkarked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody body undearseal

Pass 21 Jan 2023 184,387 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 184,380 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both rear brake flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded, including all coil spings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 178,384 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 178,109 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 157,635 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 157,635 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working indicator on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 142,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 124,569 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2.5 MM AND DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER AREA AND WORN ON OUTER AREA..205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2.5MM AND DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER AREA.205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 124,569 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2.5 MM AND DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER AREA AND WORN ON OUTER AREA..205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2.5MM AND DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER AREA.205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 110,135 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 109,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 96,017 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre outer wall cut/damaged.205/50/17

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2015 96,017 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre outer wall cut/damaged.205/50/17

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 77,063 miles

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

o/s/r tyre very soft.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 69,841 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 69,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 58,605 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,843 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,281 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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OY57 VKV is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OY57 VKV, 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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OY57 VKV is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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