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YK57 FJJ

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

233,481 mi
Last recorded233,481 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 FJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 233,481 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 233,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2020 223,977 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wheel bearing rumble

Pass 8 Feb 2019 209,740 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 190,026 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 190,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 185,444 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 175,852 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 160,438 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 160,438 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 135,432 miles

Exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 18 Jan 2013 116,728 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 101,786 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 101,786 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 80,396 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 50,994 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 21,288 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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YK57 FJJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YK57 FJJ, 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 YK57 FJJ registered?

YK57 FJJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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