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YC58 BKA

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,829 mi
Last recorded85,829 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 BKA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 85,829 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,104 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted

nearside front and offside rear tyre walls slightly damaged

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 63,794 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 58,996 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2014 58,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,444 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 37,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Jan 2012 18,141 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 17,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 17,765 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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YC58 BKA is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YC58 BKA, 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 YC58 BKA registered?

YC58 BKA is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 December 2008.

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