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YR58 HSJ

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,133 mi
Last recorded157,133 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 HSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 157,133 miles

brake pipes ahve protective coatings

engine covers fitted

front and rear suspension corroding

oil leak

pinhole in osf cv boot

rear brake pads and discs wearing

Pass 5 Sep 2022 142,042 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 129,539 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 129,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 120,091 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 120,091 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 112,639 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 102,914 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 91,380 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 91,380 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 81,595 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 81,595 miles

Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 73,979 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 73,979 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 64,648 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,258 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r lower sidelight inop

Pass 25 Sep 2012 43,123 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,575 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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YR58 HSJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YR58 HSJ, 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 YR58 HSJ registered?

YR58 HSJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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