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YF57 VHG

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,251 mi
Last recorded142,251 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 VHG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 142,251 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 131,127 miles

Offside Front Top strut mounting bearing partly seized

Fail 17 Aug 2022 131,051 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2021 123,219 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 113,051 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 105,672 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 94,894 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 87,979 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 81,843 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 81,843 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 77,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 77,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 68,113 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 57,990 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 48,469 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 46,207 miles

Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Pass 15 Dec 2010 33,682 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)

NOTE! offside front tyre DEVOID of tread on inner edge, central three quarters tread depth approx 1.6 - 2mm. DANGEROUS!

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 VHG is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VHG, 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 YF57 VHG registered?

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

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The MOT history for YF57 VHG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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