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YD58 VRT

2008 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,032 mi
Last recorded97,032 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 VRT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 97,032 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 83,269 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 70,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2014 70,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 51,531 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 51,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 39,205 miles

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

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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YD58 VRT is a 2008 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YD58 VRT, 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 YD58 VRT registered?

YD58 VRT is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is YD58 VRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD58 VRT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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