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YF57 GZX

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,519 mi
Last recorded173,519 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 GZX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 173,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

expansion tank cracked and leaking

Pass 13 Dec 2021 170,934 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Dec 2020 168,955 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2019 165,740 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 165,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2018 160,640 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 160,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2017 156,979 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2017 156,979 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2016 152,175 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 148,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 148,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 134,915 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 134,862 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2014 117,293 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 10 Jul 2013 102,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

Pass 11 Jul 2012 92,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake lever travel

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 14 Jul 2011 82,577 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 78,817 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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YF57 GZX is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YF57 GZX, 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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YF57 GZX is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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