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BT57 YOX

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,619 mi
Last recorded119,619 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 YOX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 119,619 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 119,586 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 105,303 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 105,303 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 101,885 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

front brake application requires attention

oil low / oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield insecure [ do not remove ]

Fail 19 Jul 2018 101,885 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working n/s/r and o/s/r upper (4.2.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

front brake application requires attention

oil low / oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield insecure [ do not remove ]

Pass 15 Jul 2017 94,776 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2016 88,340 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 79,456 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 71,002 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 70,923 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 61,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front strut top bearings stiff

Pass 7 Apr 2012 53,246 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 41,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2011 41,365 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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BT57 YOX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 94,852 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 BT57 YOX, 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 18 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT57 YOX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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