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YY56 GYS

2007 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,646 mi
Last recorded156,646 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 GYS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 156,646 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 156,646 miles

Exhaust system insecure REAR HANGER EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 143,235 miles

ENGINE COVERS /// UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

NOISE FROM C.R.B.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL MARKED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 143,235 miles

ENGINE COVERS /// UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Exhaust system insecure REAR EXHAUST HANGER EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

NOISE FROM C.R.B.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL MARKED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 133,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 21 Sep 2016 120,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/R RIM DAMAGED (WORN TYRE OUT OF SHAPE)

REAR TYRE WEAR INNER EDGE

heatshield at rear loose

main exhaust box bad deterioration

n/s repeater lens missing

n/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

n/s/f inner rim damaged

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2016 120,472 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick also discs very bad pitting (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (arms) (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake application uneven 45% max 30% (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (needs lamps out to adjust) (1.8)

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

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

ALL TYRES LOOK LOW ON AIR?

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/R RIM DAMAGED (WORN TYRE OUT OF SHAPE)

REAR TYRE WEAR INNER EDGE

front discs bad pitting and worn

heatshield at rear loose

main exhaust box bad deterioration

n/s repeater lens missing

n/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

n/s/f inner rim damaged

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2015 110,069 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 102,646 miles

all brake discs pitting

main exhaust box deteriorated(outer skin)

n/s side repeater lens missing

n/s/f rim damaged two places inner edge

o/s/r wheel rim damaged inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2014 102,595 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all brake discs pitting

main exhaust box deteriorated(outer skin)

n/s side repeater lens missing

n/s/f rim damaged two places inner edge

o/s/r wheel rim damaged inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2013 92,445 miles

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

slight rim distortion osr wheel

Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,054 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 47,116 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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YY56 GYS is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY56 GYS, 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 YY56 GYS registered?

YY56 GYS is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 January 2007.

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