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YC57 VJE

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,880 mi
Last recorded39,880 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 VJE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 39,880 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 38,900 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

front lower arm rear bushes perished but no excessive movement

Pass 6 Dec 2016 36,974 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 34,432 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 32,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 30,476 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 28,992 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 26,125 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 26,121 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2011 21,783 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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YC57 VJE is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YC57 VJE, 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 YC57 VJE registered?

YC57 VJE is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is YC57 VJE safe to buy?

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