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BT57 YPD

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,196 mi
Last recorded129,196 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 YPD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 129,196 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 116,489 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 113,340 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 107,983 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 107,979 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot starting to perrish (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 106,844 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 106,842 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 105,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 101,733 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 96,948 miles

Engine covers fitting blocking view of engine components.

Fuel smell.

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 96,948 miles

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

Engine covers fitting blocking view of engine components.

Fuel smell.

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 91,604 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre stepped on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2016 91,604 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre stepped on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2015 86,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 86,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 78,927 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2014 78,927 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 67,989 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 61,216 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 47,723 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 47,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YPD is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BT57 YPD, 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 YPD is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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