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YB07 XJO

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,760 mi
Last recorded149,760 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 XJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 149,760 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & rear system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 142,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 139,579 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 139,579 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 135,270 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring some Components in the Engine Bay

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Pass 24 Jul 2021 130,163 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components in the Engine Bay

Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Fail 24 Jul 2021 130,163 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components in the Engine Bay

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Pass 7 Aug 2020 126,347 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked and chipped not offside (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and falling off

rear exhaust head shield loose

Pass 16 Aug 2019 124,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated advise renewing asap (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion in exhaust box outer skin

corrosion in front subframe and nearside front wishbone

crack in screen,not affecting view of the road

exhaust heat shield fixings worn

front brake inbalance

oil leak around back of engine/power steering rack area

Fail 16 Aug 2019 124,809 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated advise renewing asap (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion in exhaust box outer skin

corrosion in front subframe and nearside front wishbone

crack in screen,not affecting view of the road

exhaust heat shield fixings worn

front brake inbalance

oil leak around back of engine/power steering rack area

Pass 20 Aug 2018 123,445 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot worn ,advise renewing asap

centre exhaust box,outer skin corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight bearing /transmission noise heard at front hubs

stone chip in screen

Fail 20 Aug 2018 123,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot worn ,advise renewing asap

centre exhaust box,outer skin corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight bearing /transmission noise heard at front hubs

stone chip in screen

Pass 25 Jul 2017 119,928 miles

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

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 110,659 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 97,819 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise nearside dipped beam on lowest setting -unable to adjust.

advise nearside mirror damaged.

advise rear silencer corroded.

advise some scoring to front brake discs.

Fail 17 Jul 2015 97,819 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise nearside dipped beam on lowest setting -unable to adjust.

advise nearside mirror damaged.

advise rear silencer corroded.

advise some scoring to front brake discs.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,585 miles

CHILD SEAT N/S/R & O/S/R

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DAMAGE TO N/S MIRROR

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER - OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 72,437 miles

REAR INDICATOR LIGHTS FADED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 72,437 miles

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

REAR INDICATOR LIGHTS FADED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 59,553 miles

brake discs worn (4)

small chip in top of front screen.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 47,713 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 35,223 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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YB07 XJO is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YB07 XJO, 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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YB07 XJO is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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