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YL57 LMF

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,732 mi
Last recorded173,732 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 LMF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 173,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 161,599 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear discs deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear lower tie bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak on engine area

Pass 27 Apr 2023 150,473 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 150,450 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 138,618 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 131,456 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rears slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front coil spring not located correctly on stop

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

airbag light goes out as normal, but message on dash for airbag service urgent

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Apr 2021 131,438 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Offside door mirror indicator lense broken and sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items on interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes separated. ( wishbones ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer metal part of pad almost touching disc, would just get away with rear pads only (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rears slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front coil spring not located correctly on stop

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

airbag light goes out as normal, but message on dash for airbag service urgent

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Feb 2020 121,991 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 118,198 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Rear bushes of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 118,191 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Rear bushes of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 114,507 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 110,160 miles

Front Lower engine cover fitted

Offside Rear Outer rear pad worn close to legal limit

Pass 8 Dec 2015 101,622 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jan 2015 89,442 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,954 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 55,910 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 55,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front pads worn low

o/s/r brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Dec 2011 39,523 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 23,827 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 23,827 miles

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

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

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 LMF is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 LMF, 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 LMF is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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