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RJ56 YSF

2007 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,147 mi
Last recorded149,147 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 YSF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 149,147 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split and service light on

Fail 3 Jan 2024 149,147 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

rear wiper blade split and service light on

Pass 9 Jan 2023 144,524 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 139,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 139,324 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam both wont stay on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 22 Dec 2020 135,367 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s mirror glass broken

Fail 22 Dec 2020 135,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs worn

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 17 Jul 2019 130,971 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 130,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 130,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 127,537 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 Jul 2018 127,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Jun 2017 123,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 117,788 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 117,788 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 112,440 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 106,979 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 106,979 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 99,740 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 92,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 92,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2011 84,130 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 83,101 miles

outer sills covered

Pass 1 Feb 2010 66,169 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread depth 2mm and outer sidewall cut

outer sills covered

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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RJ56 YSF is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RJ56 YSF, 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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RJ56 YSF is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 January 2007.

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