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YX57 UKN

2007 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,558 mi
Last recorded168,558 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 UKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 168,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 158,377 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 158,345 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 152,443 miles

exhaust blowing center pipe joint

general underside corrosion

heat shield insecure

nsf screen damaged not affecting view

nsf tread well worn

osf cv boot starting to leak grease

osf tyre tread v close to limit. heavy wear outer edge and sidewall perished

park assist not working

rear brake discs lipped

rear subframe and suspension general corrosion

service due

support bolts missing from cat

Fail 24 Apr 2023 152,315 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement should be oil filled oil leaked out (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

nsf tread well worn

osf cv boot starting to leak grease

heat shield insecure

nsf screen damaged not affecting view

exhaust blowing center pipe joint

general underside corrosion

osf tyre tread v close to limit. heavy wear outer edge and sidewall perished

park assist not working

rear brake discs lipped

rear subframe and suspension general corrosion

service due

support bolts missing from cat

Pass 26 Apr 2022 147,334 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 147,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 143,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 142,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 140,162 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 140,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 136,294 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 136,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 130,550 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 126,403 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 126,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 119,359 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 119,359 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 105,913 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 92,303 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 92,303 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 73,063 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,104 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 58,104 miles

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

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

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 40,996 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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YX57 UKN is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UKN, 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 UKN is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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