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YA57 VXJ

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

191,121 mi
Last recorded191,121 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 VXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 191,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 May 2023 191,121 miles

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

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 179,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 170,107 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to smear in center of blade

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge not primary tread pattern

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 170,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut showing cord on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to smear in center of blade

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge not primary tread pattern

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 154,155 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 126,786 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 101,044 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 101,044 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 87,779 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 87,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 78,504 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 68,578 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,406 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

handbrake has long travel

Pass 19 Feb 2013 47,468 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,952 miles

both front tyres low on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2012 38,952 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres low on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2011 31,384 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 VXJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VXJ, 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 VXJ registered?

YA57 VXJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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