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YE51 REA

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

165,991 mi
Last recorded165,991 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 REA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 165,991 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 158,325 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 153,331 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 153,331 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 148,430 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 148,430 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 144,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 141,842 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 136,934 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 127,092 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 117,612 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 114,886 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 108,174 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 98,844 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 87,656 miles

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

near side rear tyre tread worn uneven

Pass 12 Mar 2013 76,748 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 76,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 67,329 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 57,906 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre - outer side wall

Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,641 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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YE51 REA 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 85%.

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 YE51 REA, 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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YE51 REA is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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