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YC57 VGE

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,396 mi
Last recorded157,396 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 157,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Rear handbrake travel excessive

Fail 6 Feb 2023 157,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Rear handbrake travel excessive

Pass 18 Feb 2022 146,468 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 146,438 miles

Emissions not tested major leak of exhaust gasses (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi split and blowing rest of system heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt adrift /insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached main bolt broken bottom bush missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 132,671 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 132,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 123,436 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2019 123,436 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2018 116,643 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 109,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

exhaust box outer skins corroded

front brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 15 Dec 2017 109,348 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth worn through on corner (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure may require replacement (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

exhaust box outer skins corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 101,089 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 101,089 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 91,075 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 81,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2013 70,480 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 60,675 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 50,038 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 50,003 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s side repeater lense in mirror damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,695 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 VGE 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 VGE, 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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YC57 VGE is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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