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YY56 RCZ

2007 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,371 mi
Last recorded85,371 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 RCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 85,371 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 80,556 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 73,359 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 70,197 miles

Rear Silencer outer skin failing

Fail 7 Sep 2016 70,197 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Silencer outer skin failing

Pass 12 Aug 2015 66,570 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre feathering inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre feathering inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2015 66,570 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre feathering inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre feathering inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 63,564 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 60,404 miles

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 56,714 miles

Exhaust middle box slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre slightly out shape

Fail 9 Feb 2011 52,010 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 52,010 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 45,767 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 RCZ is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YY56 RCZ, 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 RCZ registered?

YY56 RCZ is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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