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YY57 KZN

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,170 mi
Last recorded114,170 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 KZN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 114,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 114,167 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 110,757 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 110,751 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 106,325 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 101,255 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 95,855 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS/F NS/F INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 90,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 90,503 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel quite high

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 87,689 miles

Coil spring corroded nsr + osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 80,148 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 80,148 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 72,513 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 68,194 miles

Rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate outer skin

Pass 14 Dec 2015 58,858 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 58,858 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,159 miles

tyre side walls have slight damage

Pass 13 Jan 2014 44,259 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 44,259 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 37,088 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,220 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 20,932 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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YY57 KZN is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YY57 KZN, 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 YY57 KZN registered?

YY57 KZN is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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