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YC57 XMT

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,475 mi
Last recorded172,475 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 XMT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 172,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 169,806 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 166,628 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 163,459 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 163,459 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 160,743 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 150,449 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 146,949 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 146,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 132,069 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 117,220 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 101,522 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 87,268 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 75,885 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 63,742 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 51,777 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 44,981 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 44,981 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 35,599 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 35,599 miles

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

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

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 XMT is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XMT, 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 XMT registered?

YC57 XMT is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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