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YL57 FAO

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,329 mi
Last recorded107,329 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2017 107,329 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 102,027 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 88,618 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 54,433 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,422 miles

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

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

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 FAO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL57 FAO registered?

YL57 FAO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is YL57 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 FAO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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