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YX07 PLZ

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

203,728 mi
Last recorded203,728 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX07 PLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 203,728 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front brake back plate corroded

o/s rear brake back plate missing

Fail 25 Mar 2022 203,498 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s front (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high n/s front (4.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play n/s front lower (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn n/s front wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front brake back plate corroded

o/s rear brake back plate missing

Pass 16 Mar 2021 197,043 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 191,178 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 177,133 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s front only just acceptable (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2018 167,262 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust back-box deteriorating

Under tray fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2018 167,187 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust back-box deteriorating

Under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2017 161,194 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 152,966 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 152,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 141,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust deteriating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 141,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust deteriating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 130,853 miles

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)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2013 105,811 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 93,571 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 65,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 65,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 44,012 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 44,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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YX07 PLZ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YX07 PLZ, 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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YX07 PLZ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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