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YA07 RYC

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,978 mi
Last recorded153,978 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 RYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 153,978 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on front arms worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner back plate gaurd corrored and d/s missing

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and d/s disc red in colour binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 153,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back section holes and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on front arms worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner back plate gaurd corrored and d/s missing

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and d/s disc red in colour binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 147,973 miles

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

Central Front travel on handbrake lever

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 147,872 miles

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

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

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

Central Front travel on handbrake lever

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 141,715 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 141,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 133,692 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner rack gator slight weepage of oil

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 127,489 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 120,948 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 120,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 113,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm =+ smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm + smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 113,146 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm =+ smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm + smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 104,699 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2016 92,558 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 81,509 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 66,438 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 66,427 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 50,389 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 131,755 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 43,276 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 43,276 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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YA07 RYC is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RYC, 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 YA07 RYC registered?

YA07 RYC is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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