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YA57 VWU

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,004 mi
Last recorded153,004 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 VWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 153,004 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 153,004 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 152,282 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 131,992 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 124,341 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 124,339 miles

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

Offside Front top mount rough on rotation

Pass 11 May 2020 117,363 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 117,362 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Apr 2019 110,734 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 110,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 104,403 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 97,931 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 91,928 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 85,635 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 79,826 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 73,994 miles

front pads 3mm

offside rear wheel binding on

Fail 11 May 2013 73,994 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

front pads 3mm

offside rear wheel binding on

Pass 17 May 2012 68,563 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 68,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,975 miles

Offside Rear 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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YA57 VWU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YA57 VWU, 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 YA57 VWU registered?

YA57 VWU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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