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YP57 VPV

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,510 mi
Last recorded178,510 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 VPV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 178,510 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 171,001 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 170,982 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexie pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On the inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On the inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 163,986 miles

centre exhaust deteriorating

Pass 10 Dec 2019 157,825 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 142,945 miles

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge and is slightly misshaped

osr tyre wearing on inner edge and is slightly misshaped

Pass 27 Nov 2017 127,850 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre cut on inner sidewall

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2017 127,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre cut on inner sidewall

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2016 112,896 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror back cover missing (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2016 112,777 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance missing lens can not see from rear (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 99,338 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 99,338 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 87,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are wearing on the inside edges

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 8 Nov 2013 71,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 55,882 miles

rear exhaust outer case hold and corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2012 55,882 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust outer case hold and corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 43,669 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 33,481 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 VPV 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 72.2%.

Across all 2007 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 97,569 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YP57 VPV, 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 VPV registered?

YP57 VPV is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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