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YX57 ZMY

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,694 mi
Last recorded147,694 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 ZMY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 147,694 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 147,694 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2024 142,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 136,645 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 129,629 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded At the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 119,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel heavily corroded

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 111,779 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Oil leak, but not excessive bellhousing area poss clutch fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 111,779 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive bellhousing area poss clutch fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 99,396 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 99,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 88,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 88,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 80,263 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 4 Jul 2017 80,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 72,536 miles

nearside rear tyre,inner wall is splitting.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 64,303 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 56,053 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 56,053 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 45,790 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,238 miles

dog cage in rear of car

n/s rear tyre close gto legal limit

o/s front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 16 Dec 2010 30,445 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,098 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 ZMY is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ZMY, 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 ZMY registered?

YX57 ZMY is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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