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YX57 OUJ

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,982 mi
Last recorded189,982 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 OUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 189,982 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack to zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 177,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 158,339 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 158,339 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 139,370 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 121,894 miles

centre exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 31 Jul 2015 121,894 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2014 105,819 miles

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

rear silencer slightly deteriorated, outer skin

Pass 9 Aug 2013 92,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

centre exhaust is in poor condition

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 92,047 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

centre exhaust is in poor condition

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 78,319 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 78,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2011 62,305 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 51,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside upper side light bulb not working

Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,981 miles

offside upper side light bulb not working

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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YX57 OUJ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX57 OUJ, 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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YX57 OUJ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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