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YX57 NBE

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,905 mi
Last recorded117,905 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 NBE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 117,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 117,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 115,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2024 111,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexable section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 111,278 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Friction material separated from backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexable section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 107,513 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 102,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 97,358 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 97,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Delaminated (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Delaminated (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2020 94,958 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 94,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 89,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 81,874 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 75,462 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 68,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 62,454 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 56,256 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 49,462 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 1 Aug 2012 44,110 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 39,218 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 37,250 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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YX57 NBE is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YX57 NBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX57 NBE registered?

YX57 NBE is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 February 2008.

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