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YH07 VFP

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,425 mi
Last recorded163,425 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 VFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 163,425 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 163,425 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Cambelt due??

No oil on dipstick

Pass 2 Jul 2018 151,481 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 151,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 16 91V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Cambelt due??

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre stepped off on inside shoulder

Recommend 4 tyres & 4WA

Pass 12 May 2017 135,678 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 135,678 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded/missing. exhaust secure enough at time of test

Rear tyres uneven wear

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Suspension coil springs beginning to corrode

Timing belt due/overdue?

Topped up oil by 3 litres prior to test

rear wiper blade split

very slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 20 May 2016 120,983 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 106,419 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 106,419 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 82,461 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 56,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 44,684 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 41,481 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 30,909 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 17,347 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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YH07 VFP is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YH07 VFP, 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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YH07 VFP is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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