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YK57 GYO

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,061 mi
Last recorded173,061 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 173,061 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and middle box weak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 157,482 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 139,937 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 139,937 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 138,438 miles

Nearside Front amber lamp off

Nearside Front brake wear lead cut and disconnected

Offside Front brake wear lead cut and diconnected

heatshield under exhaust tailpipe loose

side skirts fitted,unable to check sills fully

Fail 22 Jul 2016 138,438 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre belt (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front amber lamp off

Nearside Front brake wear lead cut and disconnected

Offside Front brake wear lead cut and diconnected

heatshield under exhaust tailpipe loose

side skirts fitted,unable to check sills fully

Pass 25 Aug 2015 129,310 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 118,978 miles

front wipers smearing

oil leak

rear wiper smearing

Pass 22 Jan 2014 114,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 98,967 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr seat belt obstructed not giving full test on seat belt.

Fail 27 Dec 2012 98,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr seat belt obstructed not giving full test on seat belt.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 74,481 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 49,585 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 21,022 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 9,259 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 GYO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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