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YH57 FVY

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,285 mi
Last recorded188,285 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 FVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 188,285 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 179,829 miles

Both rear brake flexys perished and corroded at ferrule

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2020 179,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake flexys perished and corroded at ferrule

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 171,687 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust centre box corroded

exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 17 Sep 2019 171,687 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust centre box corroded

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 3 Sep 2018 159,664 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer box outer skin corroded but no leaking

Fail 3 Sep 2018 159,663 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing om the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer box outer skin corroded but no leaking

Pass 26 Sep 2017 141,602 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre valve perishing

Nearside Rear tyre valve perishing

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre valve perishing

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 126,444 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 105,939 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 87,853 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 82,797 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,413 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 69,934 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO SPLIT ON INNER SIDEWALL

Pass 3 Sep 2010 62,201 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO SPLIT ON INNER SIDEWALL

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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YH57 FVY is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH57 FVY, 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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YH57 FVY is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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