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YY58 DVV

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,289 mi
Last recorded153,289 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY58 DVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 153,289 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 146,749 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 146,749 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 150,853 miles

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

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

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

top o/s/r side light flickering

Fail 17 Dec 2020 140,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

top o/s/r side light flickering

Pass 11 Dec 2019 134,542 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 134,542 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 124,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2017 115,434 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 115,434 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 105,705 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 97,878 miles

RED registration plate lamps may not meet legal requirements

Pass 8 Jan 2015 94,291 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 80,755 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)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2012 68,114 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 51,813 miles

offside wiper blade split

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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YY58 DVV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY58 DVV, 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 YY58 DVV registered?

YY58 DVV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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