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YS57 DYP

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

167,091 mi
Last recorded167,091 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 DYP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 167,091 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin cords will soon be present (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear light cracked

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front mirror casing damaged

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

Fail 10 Apr 2026 166,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin cords will soon be present (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear light cracked

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front mirror casing damaged

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 1 May 2025 155,756 miles

Nearside Rear light cracked

Offside Front mirror casing damaged

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2024 148,493 miles

Nearside Rear light cracked

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror damaged

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin and feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroding flanges and rear box

Fail 20 Mar 2024 148,287 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light cracked

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror damaged

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin and feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroding flanges and rear box

Pass 8 Mar 2023 140,698 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thin inner, perished cracked and damaged outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front mirror damaged

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thin and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust corroding flanges and rear box

Fail 8 Mar 2023 140,698 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also thin inner and damaged outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thin inner, perished cracked and damaged outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front mirror damaged

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thin and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust corroding flanges and rear box

Pass 23 Mar 2022 135,076 miles

exhaust fragile

Fail 17 Mar 2022 135,062 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking front to rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust fragile

Pass 12 Mar 2021 128,269 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 121,881 miles

front tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 17 Mar 2020 121,881 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Apr 2019 113,123 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 103,404 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,234 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 92,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 82,639 miles

Centre Front Upper Engine and underside covers fitted restricting / limiting visual inspection.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bulb Colour Faded. (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 73,976 miles

right rear tyre perished

Fail 14 May 2015 73,976 miles

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

right rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Jun 2014 64,231 miles

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

cut in offside front tyre not in exccess of requirements

Fail 3 Jun 2014 64,231 miles

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

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

cut in offside front tyre not in exccess of requirements

Pass 20 Jun 2013 55,754 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 44,930 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 39,205 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 30,355 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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YS57 DYP is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YS57 DYP, 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 YS57 DYP registered?

YS57 DYP is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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