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YC57 VHU

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,874 mi
Last recorded137,874 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 137,874 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 134,603 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 134,603 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 128,702 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 117,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 105,698 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 92,018 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 80,187 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)

exhaust box & tail, outer skin corroded. NOT LEAKING.

o/s & n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges & slightly distorted.

Fail 23 Feb 2016 80,187 miles

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

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

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

exhaust box & tail, outer skin corroded. NOT LEAKING.

o/s & n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges & slightly distorted.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 71,360 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

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

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

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 58,423 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 49,842 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,503 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,824 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 VHU is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

YC57 VHU is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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The MOT history for YC57 VHU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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