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RO57 YYB

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,224 mi
Last recorded129,224 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 YYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 129,224 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres on Inner and Outer Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 125,427 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 118,054 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 108,348 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 100,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 100,469 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Apr 2019 81,776 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 75,239 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 75,239 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 72,566 miles

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

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

Rear silencer is deteriorated but not leaking.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 72,560 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear silencer is deteriorated but not leaking.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,687 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 69,687 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 67,566 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 63,921 miles

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

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

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2013 56,431 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 50,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,234 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 40,234 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 28,615 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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RO57 YYB is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RO57 YYB, 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 RO57 YYB registered?

RO57 YYB is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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