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YA57 VWW

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,857 mi
Last recorded177,857 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 VWW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 177,857 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat base missing ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis box section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

both rear tyres inner edges heavily worn/scrubbed

centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecure

front to rear exhaust corroded but not to excess

Fail 22 Oct 2024 177,857 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat base missing ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis box section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

both rear tyres inner edges heavily worn/scrubbed

centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecure

front to rear exhaust corroded but not to excess

Pass 8 Sep 2023 174,782 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

centre and rear exhaust heat shields loose

corrosion to most rear suspension components but not excessive

front to rear exhaust corroded but not to excess

Fail 8 Sep 2023 174,782 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall and inner edge heavily scrubbed and ply starting to break through (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge heavily scrubbed and ply braking through (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge and wall heavily scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge heavily scrubbed and ply breaking through (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

centre and rear exhaust heat shields loose

corrosion to most rear suspension components but not excessive

front to rear exhaust corroded but not to excess

Pass 14 Sep 2022 167,162 miles

corrosion to some rear suspension components but not excessive

exhaust heat shields loose

front to rear exhaust corroded but not to excess

Pass 17 Nov 2021 159,970 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

exhaust centre and back boxes deteriorated

product on rear lights

Fail 10 Nov 2021 153,958 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexie (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

exhaust centre and back boxes deteriorated

product on rear lights

Pass 11 Nov 2020 140,379 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 140,368 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 126,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 126,834 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))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexie pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road in zone b (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

slight hand brake travel

Pass 23 Mar 2018 115,647 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 109,030 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 109,030 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 103,958 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 103,958 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 91,847 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 85,521 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,149 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 14 Apr 2012 73,145 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 68,148 miles

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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YA57 VWW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc 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 YA57 VWW, 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 VWW is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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