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AB08 YHH

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,376 mi
Last recorded140,376 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 YHH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 140,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 117,504 miles

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

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 117,444 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 91,674 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s n/s front tryes worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2015 73,306 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 73,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 51,567 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 43,166 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 36,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 26,996 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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AB08 YHH is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AB08 YHH, 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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AB08 YHH is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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