MOT Status
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138,376 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge CLOSE TO CORDS(*STRONG ADVICE*) (5.2.3 (e))
Permament fuel cap fitted
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reverse light not working
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Corrosion to exhaust & some suspension components
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Nsr indicator faded
Corrosion to exhaust & some suspension components
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Nsr indicator faded
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
both rear tyres worn on edges
exhaust corroded , especially hangers
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
both rear tyres worn on edges
exhaust corroded , especially hangers
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front and rear pads 50% worn
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
front and rear pads 50% worn
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YL57 FAM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YL57 FAM, 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 YL57 FAM registered?
YL57 FAM is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 January 2008.
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