MOT Status
ValidMileage
152,232 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust flexi deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower reflector unit cracked
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer brake pad shows signs of getting hot
Exhaust flexi deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower reflector unit cracked
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer brake pad shows signs of getting hot
Exhaust manifold heatshield loose
Exhaust system corroded/ deteriorated with slight blow
Offside Front tyre wearing on edges
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust manifold heatshield loose
Exhaust system corroded/ deteriorated with slight blow
Offside Front tyre wearing on edges
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
coil springs corroded
front tyres wearing unevenly
rear exhaust mount corroded with broken weld
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
coil springs corroded
n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with damage to outer sidewall
o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
slight blow on centre exhaust
coil springs corroded
o/s/r tyre nail and cuts in tread
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
coil springs corroded
o/s/r tyre nail and cuts in tread
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
coil springs corroded
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
coil springs corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn smooth inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn smooth inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust corroded
front pads wearing low
o/s/r upper sidelight not working
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
exhaust corroded
front pads wearing low
o/s/r upper sidelight not working
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YY57 VGV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 YY57 VGV, 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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YY57 VGV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 February 2008.
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