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YC57 VGJ

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,307 mi
Last recorded106,307 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 VGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 106,307 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 103,209 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers and undertrays fitted

rear chassis and floor heavily corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 100,551 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undercovers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Nov 2022 100,551 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undercovers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2021 96,385 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full test

rear suspension componants corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 93,281 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 88,601 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 88,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 81,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Nov 2017 75,397 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 75,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has inner edge wear

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 69,192 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 62,764 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 62,761 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 56,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to see brake and fuel pipes over fuel tank

Unable to see outter sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 51,596 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,786 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 39,311 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Unable to see inner brake pads.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 32,567 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 32,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f/ tyre inner edge wearing badly

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 VGJ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VGJ, 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 VGJ registered?

YC57 VGJ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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