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YG58 BMZ

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,918 mi
Last recorded161,918 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 BMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 161,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 161,918 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lower bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 153,624 miles

rear silencer heat shield loose

Fail 20 Nov 2020 153,620 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 25 Nov 2019 147,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 25 Nov 2019 147,405 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Nov 2018 141,528 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 133,548 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 124,395 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 28 Nov 2016 124,395 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2015 115,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full test of adult seat belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 105,029 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 105,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 96,973 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 82,583 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing slighty on inner edges

advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

advise front brake discs worn and rusty on inner edge

advise n/s/f headlamp slighty dim

Pass 13 Sep 2011 67,942 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 67,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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YG58 BMZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YG58 BMZ, 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 BMZ registered?

YG58 BMZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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