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YG58 LFL

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

189,427 mi
Last recorded189,427 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 LFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 189,427 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 181,426 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 174,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front mirror taped together

Fail 19 Aug 2019 174,644 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front mirror taped together

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated thorn in side wall (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 168,133 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 160,957 miles

both rear tyres age cracking

Fail 26 Jul 2017 160,957 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres age cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2016 153,419 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)

osf marker light inoperative

osr tyre flat

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2016 153,419 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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)

osf marker light inoperative

osr tyre flat

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2015 146,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 31 Jul 2015 146,720 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 5 Aug 2014 140,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 140,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 122,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2013 122,455 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 97,959 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 76,708 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven

wipers becoming poor

Fail 18 Aug 2011 76,708 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres wearing uneven

wipers becoming poor

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 LFL is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LFL, 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 LFL registered?

YG58 LFL is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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