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YP57 VSJ

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

199,014 mi
Last recorded199,014 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 VSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 199,014 miles

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 185,134 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 185,126 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 181,610 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 177,953 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 175,931 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 171,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 165,699 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 165,699 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 155,997 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 147,177 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 136,380 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2013 136,377 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 130,984 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2012 130,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 121,532 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 91,342 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 VSJ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VSJ, 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 VSJ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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