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YT57 TVN

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

190,131 mi
Last recorded190,131 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 TVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 190,131 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2024 181,576 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 174,615 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished

Offside front shock damp

Offside front tyre edges worn

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2023 174,576 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear coil springs corroded

Offside front shock damp

Offside front tyre edges worn

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished

Handbrake lever long travel

Pass 17 Aug 2022 168,188 miles

centre and rear exhaust box corroding

engine damp with oil

undrtray fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2021 163,796 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2021 163,745 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2020 157,148 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 148,832 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 140,494 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 136,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 136,211 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 128,965 miles

REAR TYRES LOSING SHAPE ON INNER EDGE, 215/50/17 91W

cracks to windscreen n/s lower area not causing issues with view from vehicle

front tyres getting low

Fail 20 Oct 2016 128,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush REARMOST BUSH FAILED (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 205/50/17 FITTED... SHOULD BE A 215/50/17 (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BALL JOINT ALSO HAS PLAY AS DOES REARMOST BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced suspect failing dip bulb (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel due to failed o/s/r caliper (3.1.6b)

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

REAR TYRES LOSING SHAPE ON INNER EDGE, 215/50/17 91W

front tyres getting low

Pass 28 Oct 2015 116,532 miles

O/S mirror cover is missing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 116,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50 ZR17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50 ZR17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 ZR17 (4.1.D.1a)

O/S mirror cover is missing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 101,295 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s door mirror housing damaged

o/s/f seat belt being damaged by incorrect use

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge 205/50ZR17

Fail 3 Oct 2014 101,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s door mirror housing damaged

o/s/f seat belt being damaged by incorrect use

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge 205/50ZR17

Pass 1 Nov 2013 91,812 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 91,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 91,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2013 91,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 86,799 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 80,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 80,792 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 75,547 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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YT57 TVN is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YT57 TVN, 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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YT57 TVN is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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