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YM07 BZK

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,345 mi
Last recorded118,345 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM07 BZK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 118,345 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 118,342 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 107,525 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 102,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 102,331 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 96,971 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 96,971 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 90,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly stepped

Offside Rear tyre stepped

rear exh box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 82,674 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 82,674 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 72,663 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 54,718 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 41,851 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 34,866 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 27,137 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 27,137 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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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YM07 BZK is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YM07 BZK, 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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YM07 BZK is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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