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YL57 FAM

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,376 mi
Last recorded138,376 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 FAM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 138,376 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 131,111 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 129,052 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 125,200 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 122,203 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 122,203 miles

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 118,615 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 113,371 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 104,035 miles

Corrosion to exhaust & some suspension components

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nsr indicator faded

Fail 16 Aug 2018 104,035 miles

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 99,904 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

exhaust corroded , especially hangers

Fail 4 Aug 2017 99,904 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

exhaust corroded , especially hangers

Pass 2 Aug 2016 93,400 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 84,095 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 74,952 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 63,565 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 63,565 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 45,749 miles

front and rear pads 50% worn

Fail 18 Jan 2012 45,747 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 29,446 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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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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