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SV57 YWB

2007 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,899 mi
Last recorded199,899 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 YWB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 199,899 miles

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame corroded but not weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leek from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/side rear number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 191,570 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 185,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 179,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 173,152 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 166,679 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 158,428 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 158,415 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front and rear exhaust mounting brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 151,478 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 151,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 140,854 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 140,850 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 131,134 miles

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

Nearside Front windscreen has swept mark

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 131,134 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front windscreen has swept mark

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 119,960 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 111,290 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 105,250 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 94,851 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 72,086 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 72,080 miles

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

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

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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SV57 YWB is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV57 YWB, 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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SV57 YWB is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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