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YS56 RBY

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,931 mi
Last recorded147,931 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 RBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 147,931 miles

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 25 Jul 2018 147,931 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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 29 Jul 2017 139,920 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 139,920 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 139,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 119,959 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 117,529 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 13 Mar 2015 117,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine oil leaks

Pass 17 Feb 2014 100,002 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 94,187 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside and offside rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 6 Feb 2012 84,938 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 78,987 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 78,980 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearsdie front side day light not working

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,150 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2010 71,141 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2010 71,140 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

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 RBY is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RBY, 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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YS56 RBY is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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