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YP57 VSA

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,228 mi
Last recorded161,228 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 VSA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 161,228 miles

Both rear tyres are out of shape on inside edge

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 161,227 miles

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

Both rear tyres are out of shape on inside edge

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 160,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 151,548 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 146,016 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 146,016 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 139,647 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 130,873 miles

cracked at bottom of wind screen

Pass 19 Feb 2017 125,730 miles

crack at bottom of screen

front wipers smear screen

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Feb 2016 115,683 miles

damage to bottom of windscreen not in swept area

Pass 18 Feb 2015 104,017 miles

crack along bottom of windscreen.

emissions too low to be detected.

engine fault message on dash

handbrake travel long

rear number plate in poor condition and loose.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 88,802 miles

offside headlight aim poor

Pass 16 Mar 2013 74,992 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 63,674 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges tread depth not cut as deep

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2012 63,670 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges tread depth not cut as deep

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2011 52,721 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 52,721 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 50,840 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 VSA is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VSA, 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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YP57 VSA is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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