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YK57 FJO

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,397 mi
Last recorded186,397 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 FJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 186,397 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2016 171,318 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 171,318 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 151,245 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 151,245 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 122,608 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 96,548 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 84,574 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 68,501 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 68,501 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 42,682 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 42,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,597 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 7,064 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 7,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FJO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK57 FJO, 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 FJO registered?

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

Is YK57 FJO safe to buy?

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