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YP57 GDX

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,649 mi
Last recorded152,649 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 GDX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 152,649 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 141,394 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust deterorated

Fail 14 Jun 2018 141,394 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust deterorated

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 126,463 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 113,503 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 103,011 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 103,011 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wheel alignment out

Pass 12 Jun 2014 90,164 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 78,673 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 78,673 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 63,924 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 50,913 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 50,913 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,512 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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YP57 GDX is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YP57 GDX, 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 YP57 GDX registered?

YP57 GDX is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 December 2007.

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