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YP57 VRW

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,515 mi
Last recorded121,515 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 VRW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 121,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 117,594 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust tatty

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2023 117,593 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust tatty

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2022 107,590 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 106,430 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust outer skin poor but not leaking

Pass 27 Jan 2020 101,315 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 98,367 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 98,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 81,242 miles

Engine covers and undertrays

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jul 2017 81,242 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 65,203 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 56,751 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 56,751 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 48,181 miles

Front & rear brake pads appear low - please check

Pass 20 Jun 2013 39,286 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,777 miles

n/s/f sidewall deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2011 26,132 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 18,827 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 VRW is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YP57 VRW, 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 VRW registered?

YP57 VRW is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is YP57 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP57 VRW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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