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YP07 SXE

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

209,926 mi
Last recorded209,926 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP07 SXE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 209,926 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.54 mm remaining in tread worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.98 mm remaining in tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.38 mm remaining in tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.57 mm remaining in tread worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 209,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Covers fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.54 mm remaining in tread worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.98 mm remaining in tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.38 mm remaining in tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.57 mm remaining in tread worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 194,433 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Feb 2018 194,433 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2017 181,086 miles

Central seatbelt not checked, seat not installed time of test

Nearside Rear seatbelt not checked, seat not installed time of test

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear seatbelt not checked, seat not fitted time of test

exhaust system poor rusty condition

unable to inspect boot floor

Fail 27 Feb 2017 181,086 miles

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

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central seatbelt not checked, seat not installed time of test

Nearside Rear seatbelt not checked, seat not installed time of test

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear seatbelt not checked, seat not fitted time of test

exhaust system poor rusty condition

unable to inspect boot floor

Pass 24 Feb 2016 162,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

center exhaust box outer skin corroded and loose

Pass 5 Feb 2015 141,816 miles

exhaust starting to corrode badly

Fail 5 Feb 2015 141,799 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust starting to corrode badly

Pass 20 Feb 2014 122,480 miles

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2014 122,468 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 99,577 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 66,718 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 50,486 miles

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

both rear tyres begining to feather inner edges

Pass 13 May 2010 32,858 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 32,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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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YP07 SXE is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 YP07 SXE, 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 YP07 SXE registered?

YP07 SXE is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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