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YC57 KCN

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,650 mi
Last recorded177,650 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 KCN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 177,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 143,169 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 134,047 miles

Centre exhaust silencer heavily corroded

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate s.r.s system service message on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 134,047 miles

Centre exhaust silencer heavily corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate s.r.s system service message on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 130,916 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres low / worn /cracked / snow tyres (5.2.3 (e))

suspension corroded / exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2019 130,916 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam o/s n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements o/s n/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements o/s n/s (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres low / worn /cracked / snow tyres (5.2.3 (e))

alternator /battery light stay on

suspension corroded / exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2018 126,050 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 121,509 miles

center exhaust box starting to deteriorate

rear off side tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 11 Sep 2017 121,509 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint near side front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed off side front (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side front (4.1.E.1)

center exhaust box starting to deteriorate

rear off side tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Jul 2016 107,752 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 89,555 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

child seat fitted to nsr belt not fully checked

nsf marker lamp not working

Pass 14 Jul 2014 68,728 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 36,115 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 64,044 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 55,321 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011
Fail 12 Dec 2011 45,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 34,179 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 34,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YC57 KCN is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KCN, 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 KCN registered?

YC57 KCN is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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