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YL07 OCJ

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,074 mi
Last recorded185,074 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 OCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 185,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 185,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 166,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Wiper split.

Nearside Rear Seatbelt buckle stiff to lock and sticking.

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

Offside Front Seatbelt buckle stiff to lock and sticking.

Fail 30 Oct 2020 166,072 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wiper split.

Nearside Rear Seatbelt buckle stiff to lock and sticking.

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

Offside Front Seatbelt buckle stiff to lock and sticking.

Pass 9 Oct 2019 162,386 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-side of vehicle (REAR) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded lower section n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust centre section deteriorated no exhaust gases leaking

wind screen has minor chips not affecting drivers view

Pass 15 Oct 2018 154,579 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 154,169 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 140,285 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box heavily deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

oil level near minimum prior to test

os wiper poor

Fail 6 Oct 2017 140,213 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box heavily deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

oil level near minimum prior to test

os wiper poor

Pass 10 Oct 2016 126,468 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2015 119,137 miles

Centre exhaust box deteriated

Engine covers and undertrays

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 119,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre exhaust box deteriated

Engine covers and undertrays

Pass 21 Aug 2014 113,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 108,888 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED NOT BLOWING

Fail 4 Sep 2013 108,685 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EXHAUST CORRODED NOT BLOWING

Pass 3 Sep 2012 96,836 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 86,527 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 80,768 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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YL07 OCJ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YL07 OCJ, 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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YL07 OCJ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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