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YA07 GPE

2007 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,515 mi
Last recorded169,515 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 GPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 169,515 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 169,515 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 151,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front headlight damp inside slightly

both front tyres, wearing on the inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2018 151,745 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front headlight damp inside slightly

both front tyres, wearing on the inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose, also rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 133,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven, inner edge

clutch release bearing area noisy

Fail 20 Jan 2017 133,794 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven, inner edge

clutch release bearing area noisy

Pass 26 Jan 2016 115,464 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 115,464 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 99,997 miles

N/S/F tyre legal but inner edge wearing

O/S/F tyre legal but inner edge bald

Pass 7 Sep 2013 82,325 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 82,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 71,218 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 63,385 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2010 44,970 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 44,970 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YA07 GPE is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YA07 GPE, 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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YA07 GPE is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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