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YG58 BPK

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,560 mi
Last recorded90,560 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 BPK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2021 90,560 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi broken and med section leaking gas (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail bolt broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front bulk heads corroded (not excessive) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer worn + cracking in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt after market gator fitted (twisted badly) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

under carriage heavily under sealed to the point no component are visible

Pass 21 Nov 2020 89,272 miles

All underbody heavily undersealed

Front brake disc backing plate corroded and deteriorated

Fail 21 Nov 2020 89,272 miles

All underbody heavily undersealed

Front brake disc backing plate corroded and deteriorated

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 82,062 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))

both front brake dust covers corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2019 82,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front brake dust covers corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 75,393 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 75,392 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 67,089 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 60,304 miles

o/s/r tail lamp cracked but not effecting light output

Pass 10 Aug 2015 54,884 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 45,166 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 36,853 miles

oil filter corroded

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 2 Aug 2012 22,073 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 10,237 miles

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 BPK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BPK, 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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YG58 BPK is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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