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YG57 JBV

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,613 mi
Last recorded151,613 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 JBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 151,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 142,400 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 142,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 133,050 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 121,008 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 121,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

off side rear brake binding

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 29 Sep 2014 107,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

offside front orange marker light not working

Fail 27 Sep 2014 107,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

offside front orange marker light not working

Pass 24 Sep 2013 96,413 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)

exhaust rear nsilencer in poor condition

Fail 24 Sep 2013 96,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (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)

exhaust rear nsilencer in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2012 83,298 miles

headlight level switch in car faulty, headlights on correct level

offside front mirror glass damaged

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

offside rear upper sidelight not working

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2011 70,798 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 70,987 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 58,281 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 58,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges car requires tracking

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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YG57 JBV is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YG57 JBV, 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 YG57 JBV registered?

YG57 JBV is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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