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YC07 BYT

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,719 mi
Last recorded160,719 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 BYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 160,719 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 144,146 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 127,826 miles

Rear discs worn

Rear pads wearing low

Pass 15 Sep 2014 109,724 miles

Exhaust Centre Box Outer Skin Corroded

Nearside Front Wheel Distorted

Wipers Poor

Pass 19 Sep 2013 94,474 miles

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape

Exhaust centre Box Outer Skin Corroded

Wipers Poor

Pass 6 Sep 2012 79,144 miles

Exhaust Centre Box Corroded

Wipers Poor

Pass 8 Sep 2011 57,286 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 57,286 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 36,682 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 36,682 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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YC07 BYT is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC07 BYT, 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 YC07 BYT registered?

YC07 BYT is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is YC07 BYT safe to buy?

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