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YR58 HSY

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,710 mi
Last recorded200,710 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 HSY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 200,710 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Fail 22 Aug 2016 200,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 30 Jul 2015 170,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 2 Feb 2015 134,096 miles

Engine managment warning light on.

Limited reserve travel on park brake lever.

Nearside rear reflector cracked.

Rear bush on offside front plowe arm perished and starting to split.

Fail 30 Jan 2015 134,063 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine managment warning light on.

Limited reserve travel on park brake lever.

Nearside rear reflector cracked.

Rear bush on offside front plowe arm perished and starting to split.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 95,983 miles

Engine managment warning light on.

Rear bush on nearside front wishbone split and worn.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 71,521 miles

Engine managment warning light on.

Nearside front amber position light inop.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,256 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 50,141 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,335 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 49,335 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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YR58 HSY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YR58 HSY, 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 HSY registered?

YR58 HSY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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