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YP07 SXJ

2007 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,040 mi
Last recorded71,040 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP07 SXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 71,040 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 62,743 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 62,743 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 55,608 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 55,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in danger of snapping (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 48,141 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 39,174 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 31,580 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 26,176 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 23,855 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 23,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear pin Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear pin Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 23,294 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 May 2016 20,554 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes debonded slightly but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 12 May 2015 19,346 miles

nsr tyre has small cracks in side wall

Fail 12 May 2015 19,346 miles

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

nsr tyre has small cracks in side wall

Pass 7 May 2014 17,817 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre sidewalls and between tread cracking however no exposed cords.

Pass 9 May 2013 15,672 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 13,775 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 13,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 10,790 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 7,260 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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YP07 SXJ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YP07 SXJ, 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 SXJ registered?

YP07 SXJ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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