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YS57 ULF

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,887 mi
Last recorded134,887 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 ULF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 134,887 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose center and rear silencers outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear outer sidewall/kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded x2 nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 27 Nov 2024 131,157 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged temporary repair made (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall/kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged temporary repair made (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded x2 nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 30 Oct 2023 127,511 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 127,511 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 124,251 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 124,239 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 120,479 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 115,169 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2019 112,153 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 112,153 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 108,780 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 105,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyre slightly perishing on side walls

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

heat shield above rear silencer slightly insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,299 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 99,299 miles

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

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

x one o/s/r side light bulb inop

Pass 3 Aug 2015 93,657 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 91,670 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 85,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2013 81,151 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 76,923 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 69,402 miles

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

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

nsr seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted.

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 ULF is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS57 ULF, 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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YS57 ULF is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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