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WV57 YDL

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,901 mi
Last recorded118,901 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 YDL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 118,901 miles

Clutch pedal doesnt return

Coolant bellow minimum

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm + Inner bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 118,901 miles

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

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

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

Clutch pedal doesnt return

Coolant bellow minimum

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm + Inner bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 111,886 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 111,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 105,844 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 99,612 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 99,600 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 95,930 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 87,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 82,959 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 78,141 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 78,137 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 71,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 56,378 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 47,484 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear wearing inner edge 205/50/17v

Pass 19 Sep 2014 47,484 miles

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

nearside rear wearing inner edge 205/50/17v

Pass 9 Sep 2013 44,520 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 44,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Sep 2012 41,643 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Sep 2011 31,787 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,280 miles

Nearside Rear 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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WV57 YDL is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WV57 YDL, 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 WV57 YDL registered?

WV57 YDL is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is WV57 YDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV57 YDL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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