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YR57 GLK

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,372 mi
Last recorded163,372 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 GLK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 163,372 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 163,372 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 158,740 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 158,740 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 148,053 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 148,053 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 135,187 miles

Exhaust noisy system corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 122,093 miles

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall damaged, but shows no sign of ply/cords.

Exhaust silencer deteriorated (outer skin only).

Fail 4 Sep 2017 122,093 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorated (outer skin only).

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall damaged, but shows no sign of ply/cords.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 113,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged, but no cords visable

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated, outer skin only.

Fail 8 Sep 2016 113,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged, but no cords visable

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated, outer skin only.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 109,530 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut-no cords showing

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 109,528 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut-no cords showing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 104,522 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 97,065 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 88,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 88,559 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 79,546 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 71,429 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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YR57 GLK is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YR57 GLK, 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 YR57 GLK registered?

YR57 GLK is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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