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YD57 VYG

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,597 mi
Last recorded170,597 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 VYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 170,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 160,079 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 160,079 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 144,803 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 139,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 138,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 123,692 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 120,535 miles

rear exhaust shell corroded

Oil leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Jul 2016 120,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust shell corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 102,894 miles

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2014 84,765 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 80,880 miles

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

rearmost exhaust box, outer skin corroded.

Fail 25 Oct 2013 80,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rearmost exhaust box, outer skin corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,433 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,257 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,087 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)

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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YD57 VYG is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YD57 VYG, 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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YD57 VYG is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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