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YX07 VFY

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

203,575 mi
Last recorded203,575 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX07 VFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 203,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2021 203,533 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 198,505 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Mar 2020 198,505 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 185,658 miles

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

Offside Front outline marker lamp not working

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn unevan

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 185,658 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front outline marker lamp not working

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn unevan

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 172,918 miles

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

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

engine damp with oil , some wear and corrosion in front inner brake disc faces

nearside/offside rear brake back plates corroded , surface corrosion in underside of vehicle

some imbalance front brakes offside lower effort

Pass 17 Mar 2017 153,489 miles

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

front exhaust flexi section leaking and full system in poor condition with corrosion

nearside rear tyre inner treaded area slight wear to uneven tread wear

rear cross member at tow bar mounting area heavy surface corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2016 134,257 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 111,660 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 111,656 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 87,127 miles

all brake discs worn/corroded with slight brake judder front and rear

exhaust in poor condition and rear heat sheild insecure

Fail 14 Mar 2014 87,127 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all brake discs worn/corroded with slight brake judder front and rear

exhaust in poor condition and rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2013 77,322 miles

corrosion all brake discs

damage to most wheel rim bead areas

damage to screen not in drivers view time of inspection

exhaust heatsheild corroded around mountings

exhaust heavily corroded outer skin corroding off

front and rear brakes show a slight imbalance / fluctuating

nearside rear tyre inner wall rubber split tyre wearing uneven

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

offside front lower ball joint shows slight play

rear number plate letters fading

windscreen damaged lower sections

Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,815 miles

Nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear inner edge

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

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

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

Slight corrosion front brake discs

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 28 Feb 2012 62,815 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear inner edge

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

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

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

Slight corrosion front brake discs

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Feb 2011 49,548 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight wear front & rear brake disc's

Fail 23 Feb 2011 49,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Slight wear front & rear brake disc's

Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,483 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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YX07 VFY is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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