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YP58 FTA

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,148 mi
Last recorded105,148 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 FTA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 105,148 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 105,148 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 94,754 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 80,452 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 68,367 miles

Emissions to clean to pick up on smoke meter

Pass 4 Dec 2012 53,782 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 53,501 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 53,500 miles

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

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

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

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 FTA is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YP58 FTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP58 FTA registered?

YP58 FTA is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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