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AV08 KYU

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,722 mi
Last recorded102,722 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 KYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2020 102,722 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 102,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 94,907 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 94,907 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake peddle appears spongy recommend further investigation

Rear exhaust box baffles broken

Pass 9 Mar 2018 85,083 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R secondary side light not working

oil light on

Fail 9 Mar 2018 85,083 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R secondary side light not working

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil light on

Pass 5 Apr 2017 76,266 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 67,720 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 59,595 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorating

n/s & o/s/f brake discs lipped

n/s & o/s/r brake discs lipped

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 29 Apr 2015 59,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorating

n/s & o/s/f brake discs lipped

n/s & o/s/r brake discs lipped

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 15 May 2014 52,717 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s & o/s/f tyres outer sidewalls cut

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 15 May 2014 52,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s & o/s/f tyres outer sidewalls cut

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 May 2013 44,170 miles

long travel hand brake lever

Pass 25 May 2012 36,558 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,515 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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AV08 KYU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV08 KYU, 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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AV08 KYU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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