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YL57 FCM

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,334 mi
Last recorded103,334 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 FCM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 103,334 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 103,322 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury LIGHT WASHER MISSING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 99,836 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive SLITE FULE LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 94,980 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 94,977 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking DRIPPING FROM PIPES NEAR SUBFRAME (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 94,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed CRACKED ALL THE WAY ROUND (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 92,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 90,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 87,356 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jan 2018 84,588 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 81,665 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 81,618 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2016 72,544 miles

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

Puncture O/S/F

Fail 16 May 2016 72,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Puncture O/S/F

Pass 1 Mar 2015 88,404 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 88,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 87,441 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 87,441 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 81,331 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 81,331 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 74,844 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 70,666 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 65,926 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 49,000 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 FCM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YL57 FCM, 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 FCM registered?

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

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