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YC57 ERK

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,132 mi
Last recorded152,132 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 ERK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2023 152,132 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

all rubber boots and pin/bushes slightly deteriorated

all underside components corroded - suspension arms, shock, springs, semi trailing arms and more

Pass 6 Sep 2022 149,320 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 147,007 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 147,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 144,871 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge close to cord

rear exhaust silencer weak

rear suspension subframe showing signs off rust.

Pass 3 Sep 2019 140,963 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 132,347 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 132,345 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 124,197 miles

both front tyres low inner edge

middle exhaust box outer cover getting rusty

Fail 3 Aug 2017 124,197 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres low inner edge

middle exhaust box outer cover getting rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2016 116,013 miles

covers fitted to engine bay

sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2016 116,013 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

covers fitted to engine bay

sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 109,326 miles

rear exhaust box getting rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2014 102,195 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2013 93,047 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

uneven wear to n/s/r tyre.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 84,534 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 78,073 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 78,073 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 78,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 60,535 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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YC57 ERK is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YC57 ERK, 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 YC57 ERK registered?

YC57 ERK is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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