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YS56 RBU

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,777 mi
Last recorded182,777 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 RBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 182,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 182,777 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 174,756 miles

Exhaust mounting defective ALL MOUNTINGS CORRODING (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose BOX 1ST SKIN CORRODED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 165,677 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose OUTER SKIN CORRODED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 165,677 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HAND BRAKE EFFORT 18%

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose OUTER SKIN CORRODED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 156,733 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 156,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced N/S LOWER EFFORT (3.7.B.6b)

F.N/S SIDE MARKER NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 145,682 miles

EXHAUST BOX CORRODING

Nearside Front SIDE MARKER NOT WORKING

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)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 145,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

EXHAUST BOX CORRODING

Nearside Front SIDE MARKER NOT WORKING

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)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 134,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 122,987 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 122,748 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 May 2013 113,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 101,347 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 101,347 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 88,735 miles

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2010 76,636 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 61,285 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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YS56 RBU is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS56 RBU, 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 YS56 RBU registered?

YS56 RBU is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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