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SV57 YWC

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,348 mi
Last recorded135,348 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 YWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 135,348 miles

Central Rear stop light slightly dim

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Dec 2019 135,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear stop light slightly dim

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Dec 2018 126,836 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2018 126,806 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2018 126,293 miles

Emissions not tested heavy smoke and engine noise (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to under body and components

o/s rear tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge and tread perished

Pass 2 Oct 2017 120,082 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 109,718 miles

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

underside covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2016 109,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

underside covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 101,963 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 101,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 93,718 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 84,870 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 84,870 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake disks and pads worn

slight movement at o/s/f and n/s/f rear wishbone bushes

Pass 20 Apr 2012 77,263 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,394 miles

ADVISE CUT IN NSF TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 14 Oct 2010 58,635 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn inner tread areas

Fail 14 Oct 2010 58,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn inner tread areas

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 YWC is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SV57 YWC, 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 SV57 YWC registered?

SV57 YWC is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 November 2007.

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