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YC07 LBJ

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,911 mi
Last recorded160,911 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 LBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 160,911 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 160,910 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 156,630 miles

Front engine cover insecure

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

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk cover missing

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 8 Mar 2025 156,626 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front engine cover insecure

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

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk cover missing

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2024 149,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 143,943 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 139,726 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

engine cover fitted

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2022 139,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted caliper spring missing (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

engine cover fitted

rear brake pads are starting to get low

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2021 133,815 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 133,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 130,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 124,583 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 119,313 miles

Rear box skin

Pass 1 Feb 2017 114,536 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 109,654 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 105,340 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 105,340 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 100,059 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 95,068 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 95,068 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 89,801 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 83,331 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 66,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 LBJ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LBJ, 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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YC07 LBJ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 April 2007.

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