MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,396 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
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))
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
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
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))
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
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
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
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
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)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s side repeater lense in mirror damaged
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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