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YK57 GYA

2008 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,478 mi
Last recorded49,478 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 GYA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 49,478 miles

nsf brakepad sensor wire broken

slight condensation in nsf headlamp unit

unable to check nsr seatbelt due to emergency equipment

Fail 20 Jan 2011 49,478 miles

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

nsf brakepad sensor wire broken

slight condensation in nsf headlamp unit

unable to check nsr seatbelt due to emergency equipment

Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,637 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 1,280 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 GYA is a 2008 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GYA, 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 GYA registered?

YK57 GYA is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is YK57 GYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK57 GYA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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