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YP58 FSY

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,326 mi
Last recorded148,326 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 FSY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2024 148,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 139,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 139,618 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear to center section loose (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 133,840 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 133,840 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 125,275 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 118,212 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 118,212 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Lambda emission test fail (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 111,694 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 102,002 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 102,000 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 91,675 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 81,436 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 70,647 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 61,171 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 61,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 52,983 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 52,983 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)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 44,480 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 35,064 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 35,063 miles

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

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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YP58 FSY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YP58 FSY, 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 YP58 FSY registered?

YP58 FSY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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