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YG58 LFK

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,006 mi
Last recorded179,006 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 LFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 179,006 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 162,087 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 162,080 miles

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 159,050 miles

both headlamps slightly low.

Pass 21 Jan 2020 143,111 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 142,839 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 8 Dec 2017 136,808 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads on near side rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low on tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 136,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads on near side rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low on tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 125,711 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 125,711 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 113,719 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Dec 2014 102,218 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 91,648 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 80,819 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 78,820 miles

Emissions too clean no smake could be detected no print out

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front inner brake pads appear low

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,006 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 LFK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LFK, 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 LFK is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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