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WU58 YTT

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,853 mi
Last recorded171,853 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 171,853 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 171,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 163,433 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Silencer corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2020 163,433 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ON edge of tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 156,015 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 156,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 148,605 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 148,605 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 135,828 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust rear silencer/pipe corroded

under body shields fitted to vehicle

Fail 19 Jul 2017 135,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust rear silencer/pipe corroded

under body shields fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2016 119,278 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 103,703 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 86,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,147 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,235 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,506 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)

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 YTT is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YTT, 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 YTT registered?

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

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