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YF56 OWJ

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,808 mi
Last recorded148,808 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 OWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 148,808 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 139,675 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 135,502 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2024 135,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 130,275 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 124,229 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 118,974 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 118,831 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 118,068 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 118,068 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 114,736 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 111,894 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 111,894 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2016 108,858 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 105,850 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 105,850 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 102,939 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 100,547 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 100,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 96,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2011 87,452 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 81,701 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 81,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YF56 OWJ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YF56 OWJ, 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 YF56 OWJ registered?

YF56 OWJ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 January 2007.

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