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YL57 KTJ

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

250,642 mi
Last recorded250,642 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 KTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 250,642 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 250,416 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 243,915 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 235,489 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 235,489 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 227,351 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 227,348 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 219,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Intercooler split/leaking

Offside Front Inner CV boot damaged

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 219,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Pulsing with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Intercooler split/leaking

Offside Front Inner CV boot damaged

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 214,202 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 208,360 miles

front offside and nearside inner cv gaiters damaged

rear brake pads and discs wearing low

Pass 23 Apr 2013 201,424 miles

Both inner drive shaft gaiters split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear outer side light inop

Offside side repeater lens broken

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 201,424 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both inner drive shaft gaiters split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear outer side light inop

Offside side repeater lens broken

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 155,522 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 155,522 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 112,898 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 KTJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KTJ, 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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YL57 KTJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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