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YK57 GYP

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

228,507 mi
Last recorded228,507 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 228,507 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 228,507 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 223,146 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 223,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 210,618 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired unit cracked (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired cracked (1.5.1c)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 210,618 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired unit cracked (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired cracked (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 185,789 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 158,292 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 158,292 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 135,776 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

heat shield over exhaust back box insecure

middle section box on exhaust system corroded.

oil leak between gearbox and engine

Pass 28 Feb 2013 135,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

heat shield over exhaust back box insecure

middle section box on exhaust system corroded.

oil leak between gearbox and engine

Pass 11 Feb 2012 108,938 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 81,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 81,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 49,592 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 22,190 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 GYP is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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