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YT57 YCJ

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,363 mi
Last recorded145,363 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 YCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2022 145,363 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Intercooler (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fuel system component leaking Injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Top Mount Bearing Rough

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 143,968 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 143,966 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 141,557 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured strong advice (both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension lower arm rear mount deteriorated (STRONG ADVICE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wiper smearing (strong advice (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover + under tray fitted obscure some components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 136,757 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 133,998 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 130,097 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 130,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 126,154 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 122,871 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 119,090 miles

Both front tyres on minimum legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 28 Jan 2011 112,471 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 105,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin is slightly 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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YT57 YCJ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YCJ, 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 YCJ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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