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SV57 YWY

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,293 mi
Last recorded179,293 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 YWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 179,293 miles

Coolant leak header bottle cracked ()

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged works but fiddley (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 174,891 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 170,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 164,571 miles

very slight blow to exhaust

Fail 5 Jan 2017 164,571 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

very slight blow to exhaust

Pass 28 Jan 2016 154,620 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust heat shield damaged

n/s/f tyre outer wall badly worn and damaged

one nearside rear side light not working

Fail 21 Jan 2016 154,029 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Bulb ?? (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust heat shield damaged

n/s/f tyre outer wall badly worn and damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2015 141,016 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge and cracking slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2013 120,034 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 90,712 miles

Exhaust centre box corroding

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 57,892 miles

exhaust centre section corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2011 57,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 26,243 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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SV57 YWY is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YWY, 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 YWY is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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