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YG57 LKF

2007 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,245 mi
Last recorded121,245 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 LKF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 121,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Undertrays fitted to testable areas - front, rear left and rear right, unable to check these areas

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Rear subframe and suspension corroded, but no effect on strength

Fail 4 Sep 2025 121,202 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Over heating and coolant leaking from radiator. Testing may damage engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper defective

Under engine cover fitted unable to fully inspect components or for potential corrosion damage and leaks

Pass 14 Sep 2023 120,621 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp 50% inoperative

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2022 115,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2-3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 110,398 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Sep 2021 110,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 104,137 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 101,437 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 101,434 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 96,228 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 96,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 90,598 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 85,729 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 82,162 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 82,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 75,349 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 66,645 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 66,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 57,023 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 43,146 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 43,142 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,949 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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YG57 LKF is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YG57 LKF, 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 LKF registered?

YG57 LKF is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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