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YB56 XGD

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

200,514 mi
Last recorded200,514 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 XGD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 200,514 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 177,487 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 159,323 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 140,830 miles

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

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

engine undertray fitted to vehicle

vehicle dirty underneath

Fail 6 Jul 2018 140,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

engine undertray fitted to vehicle

vehicle dirty underneath

Pass 29 Jun 2017 137,186 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 113,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 100,816 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 100,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 100,609 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 84,169 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 84,169 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 75,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to test

Pass 31 Oct 2011 70,704 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 62,664 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 2 Nov 2009 53,017 miles

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

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 XGD is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YB56 XGD, 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 XGD registered?

YB56 XGD is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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