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WU58 YTP

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,566 mi
Last recorded137,566 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 YTP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 137,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread wearing low and rubber showing age cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rubber showing bad age cracking in tread blocks. Also has a nail in tread blocks. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% upper lamp not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc faces show bad corrosion started (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 May 2017 137,566 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working Bulb and corroded holder (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread wearing low and rubber showing age cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rubber showing bad age cracking in tread blocks. Also has a nail in tread blocks. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% upper lamp not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc faces show bad corrosion started (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 133,095 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 133,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 124,525 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 114,687 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 114,687 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 107,636 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 74,141 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 41,946 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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WU58 YTP is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WU58 YTP, 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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What year was WU58 YTP registered?

WU58 YTP is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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