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YH57 VXN

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

197,780 mi
Last recorded197,780 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 VXN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 197,780 miles

centre exhaust box becoming corroded

rear brake discs becoming worn

Pass 23 Nov 2017 173,096 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin very poor

Fail 16 Nov 2017 173,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm FLAT SPOTS (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front tyres worn very low on edges (BALD)

Exhaust rear box outer skin very poor

Pass 29 Nov 2016 149,013 miles

centre exhaust becoming corroded

handbrake travel becoming high

Pass 8 Dec 2015 126,145 miles

centre exhaust becoming corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 125,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust box becoming corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 102,719 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)

o/s/f windscreen cracked but not in direct vision

Pass 21 Nov 2013 79,730 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 69,091 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 69,091 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 54,252 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 41,241 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 41,241 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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YH57 VXN is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YH57 VXN, 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 YH57 VXN registered?

YH57 VXN is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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