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YX57 VPY

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,612 mi
Last recorded131,612 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 VPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 131,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

long park brake lever travel

Pass 14 Nov 2024 120,423 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 120,423 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 110,118 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 104,583 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 99,965 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 95,407 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 90,656 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 90,656 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 84,510 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 77,640 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 72,707 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 66,178 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 57,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 50,834 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 29 Nov 2013 50,823 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 27 Nov 2012 42,979 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 34,397 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,975 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 VPY is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YX57 VPY, 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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What year was YX57 VPY registered?

YX57 VPY is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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