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YE57 MTV

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

202,549 mi
Last recorded202,549 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 MTV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 202,549 miles

Corrosion on underside and components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 202,083 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Underside corroded and all components

Pass 11 Oct 2024 196,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 196,468 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Light lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 189,234 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wiper blade missing

Fail 16 Oct 2023 189,234 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wiper blade missing

Pass 14 Oct 2022 182,111 miles

Rear Wiper blade missing, causing damage to rear window

Fail 13 Oct 2022 182,111 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 94W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wiper blade missing, causing damage to rear window

Pass 21 Oct 2021 174,913 miles

center exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2021 174,909 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

center exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 166,980 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2020 166,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 153,901 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 153,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 141,879 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pipe/s offside under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust silencer box is deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2018 141,867 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pipe/s offside under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer box is deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2017 129,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes at front are damp with fuel

offside and nearside front suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

windscreen cracked , but not in drivers view of the road

Fail 26 May 2017 129 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes at front are damp with fuel

offside and nearside front suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

windscreen cracked , but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 19 May 2016 117,061 miles

exhaust centre silencer box is deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2016 117,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust centre silencer box is deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 105,693 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box is deteriorated

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

Offside and nearside front suspension arm rear bushes are silghtly deteriorated

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2015 105,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust rear silencer box is deteriorated

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

Offside and nearside front suspension arm rear bushes are silghtly deteriorated

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2014 95,795 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs colour fading

Offside rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

Rear silencer outer metal layer coming off

Pass 29 May 2013 85,774 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge (shallow tread)

Rear silencer box corroded

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

Pass 29 May 2012 76,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 72,793 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2010 64,903 miles

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

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

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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YE57 MTV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YE57 MTV, 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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YE57 MTV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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