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YC57 VFY

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,452 mi
Last recorded92,452 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 VFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 92,452 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 84,595 miles

exhaust heat shield corroded pass and advise

Pass 3 Nov 2015 76,607 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 76,607 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 70,064 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 61,245 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 51,489 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 43,126 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 35,019 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 VFY is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YC57 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

YC57 VFY is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is YC57 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC57 VFY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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