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YG58 AYL

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,096 mi
Last recorded186,096 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 AYL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 186,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp output reduced

Offside screen washer pipe leaking

Fail 28 Jul 2021 186,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp output reduced

Offside screen washer pipe leaking

Pass 22 Jul 2020 177,906 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 177,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2019 165,274 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 165,274 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 150,551 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 141,826 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 129,574 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - wearing bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 115,601 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 102,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 89,371 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 75,457 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 59,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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YG58 AYL is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG58 AYL, 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 YG58 AYL registered?

YG58 AYL is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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