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YH57 FWB

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,566 mi
Last recorded142,566 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 FWB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 142,566 miles

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

rear exhaust soon.

Fail 15 Aug 2017 152,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear exhaust soon.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 130,391 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

heatshield over rear exhaust loose

rear box corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 118,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

heat shields above exhaust loose

nearside rear tyre wall scuffed

offside rear light cracked

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

rear exhaust box corroding

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall (rim protector)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 118,938 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

heat shields above exhaust loose

nearside rear tyre wall scuffed

offside rear light cracked

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

rear exhaust box corroding

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall (rim protector)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 107,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very slight cracking offside front suspension arm rear bush

Fail 15 Jul 2014 107,132 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very slight cracking offside front suspension arm rear bush

Pass 1 Aug 2013 95,168 miles

damage to nearside rear

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

wiper blades deterioating

Fail 29 Jul 2013 95,099 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

damage to nearside rear

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

wiper blades deterioating

Pass 31 Jul 2012 81,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 66,391 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 62,520 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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YH57 FWB is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH57 FWB, 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 FWB is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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