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YE58 DKJ

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,579 mi
Last recorded158,579 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 DKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 158,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2023 158,578 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2022 152,202 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 147,197 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratch and chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 147,197 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratch and chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 136,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge.

Fail 22 Sep 2020 136,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge.

Pass 16 Sep 2019 126,671 miles

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 8 Oct 2018 109,869 miles

engine noisey

Fail 5 Oct 2018 109,847 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

engine noisey

Pass 4 Oct 2017 96,055 miles

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear and cuts round tread

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts round tyre

Offside Front tyre has uneven wear and cuts round tread

knocking noise from engine when reving

Fail 4 Oct 2017 96,055 miles

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear and cuts round tread

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts round tyre

Offside Front tyre has uneven wear and cuts round tread

knocking noise from engine when reving

Pass 4 Oct 2016 81,355 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 81,355 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 74,263 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 60,539 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 60,539 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 49,344 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,334 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 47,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 47,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,783 miles

Nearside Front 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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YE58 DKJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YE58 DKJ, 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 YE58 DKJ registered?

YE58 DKJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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