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YL57 FAU

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,033 mi
Last recorded150,033 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 FAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 150,033 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 149,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 142,579 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 142,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO SHOWING THE CORD 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 137,981 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 137,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 134,511 miles

Central Exhaust Shield loose

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 130,705 miles

Offside headlight beam slightly dim compared to nearside

Fail 22 Nov 2019 130,705 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside headlight beam slightly dim compared to nearside

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both offside & nearside (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 126,226 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers and shields fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2017 119,541 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 109,504 miles

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

shields and covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2016 109,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on1.6 (4.1.E.1)

shields and covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 102,672 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 91,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 78,399 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 58,191 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 42,524 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 26,104 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 FAU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FAU, 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 FAU registered?

YL57 FAU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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