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YC57 VGL

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,016 mi
Last recorded149,016 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 149,016 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 149,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2020 136,655 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 136,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 123,949 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 112,305 miles

plastic engine covers ftd which obscure some checkable items

Pass 31 Oct 2017 105,818 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres inner edges scrubbed

Pass 25 Oct 2016 93,387 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

offside front tyre inner edge badly scrubbed

Pass 4 Nov 2015 82,937 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 82,934 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 72,939 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 62,862 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge slight mishape

Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,312 miles

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

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 29 Nov 2011 46,025 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre inner edge slightly scrubbed

Pass 1 Dec 2010 36,403 miles

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

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 VGL is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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