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YB56 RXZ

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

191,581 mi
Last recorded191,581 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 RXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 191,581 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 191,580 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Underside corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2023 188,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2023 188,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2022 183,257 miles

Front brake pads low inside pad

Headlamp patterns poor

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2022 183,252 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front inner brake pads worn low

Nearside headlight dim

Rear coil springs are rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2021 178,788 miles

Exhaust rusty

Rear coil springs rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2020 176,002 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 168,518 miles

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2019 168,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached ,,,,,,,,,,, drop link,,,,,,,,,,,,,, (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 160,289 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 152,423 miles

Centre exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 143,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust box in poor condition

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2015 133,487 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front discs corroded on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2015 133,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust in poor condition

front discs corroded on inner edge

nraside rack gaitor leaking

oil level low

Pass 28 Mar 2014 124,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre perishing

Fail 28 Mar 2014 124,310 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2013 115,576 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front brake disc deteriorated-slight-(inner face)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 104,277 miles

Exhaust back box starting to deteriate

Pass 25 Jan 2011 93,079 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 93,079 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 73,806 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 RXZ 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 YB56 RXZ, 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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YB56 RXZ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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