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YG57 ZRD

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,352 mi
Last recorded122,352 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 ZRD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 122,352 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation broken (1.1.15 (d))

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 109,146 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 108,620 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 108,618 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 102,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 94,836 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 88,427 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 87,634 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

all tyres cracking

both front suspension arms corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2019 87,623 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

all tyres cracking

both front suspension arms corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 85,303 miles

front subframe corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 82,317 miles

both front suspension arm bushes separating

rear discs and pads low and corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 79,794 miles

all brake discs corroded

both headlight aims right on the limit

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 76,604 miles

both front suspension arm bushes separating

exhaust corroded/outer skin coming away

Pass 10 Oct 2014 71,810 miles

exhaust outer skin seperating

osf tyre 2/3mm

Fail 6 Oct 2014 71,794 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust outer skin seperating

osf tyre 2/3mm

Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,041 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2013 67,041 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 63,237 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2012 63,237 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,152 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 59,152 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,096 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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YG57 ZRD is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel 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 ZRD, 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 ZRD is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2007.

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