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YY57 BVA

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,362 mi
Last recorded104,362 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 BVA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 104,362 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 97,500 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 97,489 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 90,440 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 90,436 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 82,136 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 75,495 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 66,428 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,794 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,890 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,901 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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YY57 BVA is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YY57 BVA, 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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YY57 BVA is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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