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PY57 VLX

2007 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,597 mi
Last recorded88,597 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 VLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 88,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 88,039 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 87,279 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 86,468 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod ends corroded both sides

Pass 20 Sep 2021 85,497 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 84,526 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 84,525 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 83,821 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 82,940 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 81,805 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 81,804 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 78,165 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 73,283 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 66,766 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 57,950 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 49,191 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 49,189 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall damaged (run flat?)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 41,472 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 32,746 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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PY57 VLX is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PY57 VLX, 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 PY57 VLX registered?

PY57 VLX is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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