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YS57 SVG

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,491 mi
Last recorded83,491 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 SVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 83,491 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 83,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 82,765 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 82,765 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 81,139 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 81,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 79,938 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 79,938 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 78,282 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 78,282 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 74,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 70,077 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 67,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 62,592 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 62,487 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 57,320 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 57,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 52,157 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 44,738 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 40,109 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 35,006 miles

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

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
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YS57 SVG is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS57 SVG, 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 YS57 SVG registered?

YS57 SVG is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is YS57 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS57 SVG shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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