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YG58 BLN

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,513 mi
Last recorded119,513 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 BLN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 119,513 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 105,432 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 102,196 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 103,196 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 92,082 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 80,602 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 69,528 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,128 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre worn castlated

Pass 26 Jul 2013 45,619 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 45,619 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 34,537 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 26,868 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 26,868 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 BLN is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BLN, 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 BLN registered?

YG58 BLN is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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The MOT history for YG58 BLN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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