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YC58 WWJ

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,804 mi
Last recorded129,804 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 WWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 129,804 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 129,804 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe fitting damaged so washers leaking before jets (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 118,234 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 118,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 115,039 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 115,035 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 112,400 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 112,400 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tailgate component damaged and likely to cause injury cracked tailgate lights sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 102,447 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 102,447 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended cannot remove dog lead from nearside rear buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 92,211 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 84,548 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 77,411 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 77,411 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 67,417 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 67,388 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,353 miles

offside rear brake caliper has signs of an historic fluid leak.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 52,301 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

offside rear brake caliper has signs of an historic fluid leak.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,384 miles

nearside rear tyre nearing wear indicators.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 28,511 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 WWJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WWJ, 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 WWJ registered?

YC58 WWJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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