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YJ07 VYN

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,279 mi
Last recorded169,279 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 VYN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 169,279 miles

Coolant leak coolant bottle ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play + (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both exhaust boxes outer skins in poor condition

centre exhaust heat shield coming adrift and damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2024 165,124 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant bottle leaking

exhaust centre and rear boxes outer skins in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2023 158,351 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear starting to wear on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both exhaust boxes outer skins in poor condition

Pass 22 Nov 2021 147,312 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 139,070 miles

Central exhaust corroding

Front tyres uneven wear

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

Offside Inner driveshaft gaitor deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 125,064 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 116,514 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 109,157 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 109,157 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 103,422 miles

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 10 Apr 2015 99,022 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 99,022 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 91,826 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 87,221 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 73,622 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 53,371 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 36,946 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 36,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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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YJ07 VYN is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ07 VYN, 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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What year was YJ07 VYN registered?

YJ07 VYN is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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