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YB56 HVO

2007 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,147 mi
Last recorded87,147 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 HVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 87,147 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 75,358 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 75,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 61,759 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 61,759 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 55,698 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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YB56 HVO is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YB56 HVO, 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 YB56 HVO registered?

YB56 HVO is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 January 2007.

Is YB56 HVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB56 HVO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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