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YE57 YVY

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

164,145 mi
Last recorded164,145 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 YVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 164,145 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2026 164,143 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 161,930 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre under flated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2024 161,898 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre under flated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 146,100 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 136,061 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 136,059 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 131,330 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

middle exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2020 131,330 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

middle exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 127,552 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 127,552 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 121,199 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear bump stops damaged

middle exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 114,741 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)

Offside Rear Tyre casing showing

Rear & mid exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 109,409 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 109,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 100,810 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 93,054 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear silencer box corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 85,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 3 Jan 2013 81,631 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

vacuum hose slightly chaffed

Fail 3 Jan 2013 81,631 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight damage to offside mirror

vacuum hose slightly chaffed

Pass 5 Jan 2012 65,675 miles

Both front brake pads wearing low.

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

Offside rear tyre 2mm and worn on both outer and inner edges.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 48,833 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jan 2011 48,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YE57 YVY is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YE57 YVY, 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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YE57 YVY is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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