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YY57 HZM

2007 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,147 mi
Last recorded118,147 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 HZM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 118,147 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broke and heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2021 110,446 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and heat shield insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms and components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 110,440 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and heat shield insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms and components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 105,969 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and heat shield insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 99,141 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front driveshaft bearing slight noise

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2018 94,494 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 92,472 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 86,896 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 81,126 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 76,750 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 70,583 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 70,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 61,291 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edge and getting close to legal limit!

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2012 61,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edge and getting close to legal limit!

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 49,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,115 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 HZM is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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