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YS57 ZFT

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,119 mi
Last recorded155,119 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 ZFT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 155,119 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box outer skin hanging down & heat shield loose (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both inner gators (2.5.C.1a)

N/s headlamp rear cover missing

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded All springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 155,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner bush & slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working X 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box outer skin hanging down & heat shield loose (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both inner gators (2.5.C.1a)

N/s headlamp rear cover missing

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded All springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 130,612 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 118,934 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre 2mm worn on edges (215/45/18 w)

offside rear tyre 2mm worn on inner edge and nail in tread

Fail 16 Apr 2015 118,934 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre 2mm worn on edges (215/45/18 w)

offside rear tyre 2mm worn on inner edge and nail in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2014 104,821 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 104,821 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 86,513 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to front grille

Fail 31 Jan 2012 68,955 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to front grille

Fail 3 Feb 2011 54,948 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front grill damaged

front undersheild loose (done fitted torx screw)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 54,948 miles

front grill damaged

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front undersheild loose (done fitted torx screw)

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 ZFT is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZFT, 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 ZFT is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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