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YA57 RYF

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,754 mi
Last recorded194,754 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 RYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 194,754 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded and sagging slightly, no obvious breakages found, recommended to replace right away (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 194,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded and sagging slightly, no obvious breakages found, recommended to replace right away (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 186,216 miles

advise oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2020 186,204 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front cords exsposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

advise oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2019 180,997 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 172,314 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 161,239 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 148,864 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 148,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 136,562 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f headlamp dim

n/s/f tyre out of shape

Pass 18 Jun 2014 122,622 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 108,251 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 103,003 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 91,196 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 81,309 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 81,309 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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YA57 RYF is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA57 RYF, 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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YA57 RYF is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 February 2008.

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