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YG57 SZR

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,953 mi
Last recorded159,953 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 SZR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 159,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front excessive camber osf wheel

Fail 12 Dec 2018 159,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front excessive camber osf wheel

Pass 11 Dec 2017 155,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 155,490 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 138,167 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 138,153 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 133,452 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 122,709 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 113,168 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 113,168 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 107,671 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 101,852 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 83,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SZR is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SZR, 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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YG57 SZR is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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