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YJ07 VZC

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

234,868 mi
Last recorded234,868 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 234,868 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 210,531 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 188,404 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre tread near legal limit

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear pads approx. 5mm

Nearside Rear shock dust cover detatched

Offside Front tyre near legal limit

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

Offside Rear pads approx. 5mm

Offside Rear shock dust cover detatched

Fail 19 Mar 2020 188,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre tread near legal limit

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear pads approx. 5mm

Nearside Rear shock dust cover detatched

Offside Front tyre near legal limit

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

Offside Rear pads approx. 5mm

Offside Rear shock dust cover detatched

Pass 8 Jan 2019 176,266 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 157,351 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 142,394 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 127,214 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 108,976 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 108,976 miles

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

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 82,371 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 74,955 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 74,955 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 66,315 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,317 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 39,777 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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YJ07 VZC is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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