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YT58 YBD

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

172,590 mi
Last recorded172,590 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 YBD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 172,590 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 172,481 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 158,719 miles

Nearside headlight dip beam dim

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 158,719 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))

Nearside headlight dip beam dim

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 145,142 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 145,142 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 May 2017 127,572 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 127,572 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 111,442 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 87,220 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 87,220 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 74,611 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 74,611 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,608 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 55,864 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 55,864 miles

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

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

engine management light showing on dashboard

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 YBD is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YT58 YBD, 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 YBD registered?

YT58 YBD is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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