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YK57 FJV

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,360 mi
Last recorded150,360 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 150,360 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 149,110 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 149,102 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 147,431 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 146,058 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 146,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 145,777 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 134,636 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 115,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 115,197 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 88,757 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 63,040 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 37,950 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 12,144 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 FJV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FJV, 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 FJV registered?

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

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