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YT58 SVV

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,990 mi
Last recorded169,990 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 SVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 169,990 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear axle corrded

Fail 21 Sep 2023 169,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear axle corrded

Pass 24 Sep 2022 158,602 miles

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

Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 147,654 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2021 147,654 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 139,857 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 132,371 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 123,080 miles

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2018 123,080 miles

Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side front tyres cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2017 114,994 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under-tray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 105,843 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2015 92,037 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 76,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 63,291 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 63,291 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,220 miles

All tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 39,213 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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YT58 SVV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YT58 SVV, 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 YT58 SVV registered?

YT58 SVV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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The MOT history for YT58 SVV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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