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YC57 VFZ

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

174,587 mi
Last recorded174,587 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 174,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light damaged but all lights working and no white light shown to rear

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 169,515 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged but does not effect visibility of lights or vision from rear

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 163,596 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres -205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 157,434 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 150,733 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 149,941 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 146,245 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 144,237 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 135,687 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 122,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 107,970 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 93,218 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 78,748 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 64,316 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 64,160 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 47,061 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 35,443 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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YC57 VFZ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ registered?

YC57 VFZ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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The MOT history for YC57 VFZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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