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YD57 BYF

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,621 mi
Last recorded137,621 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 BYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 137,621 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 137,621 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 128,762 miles

Rear seats folded down at time of test not allowing full inspection of the adult belts

Fail 25 Jan 2018 128,762 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear seats folded down at time of test not allowing full inspection of the adult belts

Pass 30 Jan 2017 119,876 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 111,478 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 104,425 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 104,425 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 95,496 miles

centre exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 77,651 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 60,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 60,957 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 44,942 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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YD57 BYF is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YD57 BYF, 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 YD57 BYF registered?

YD57 BYF is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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