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BD08 YNY

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,307 mi
Last recorded143,307 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 YNY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 143,307 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 126,388 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 109,226 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)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Jun 2013 109,226 miles

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

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)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2012 92,342 miles

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

all brake discs worn

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,977 miles

both front tyres on legal limit will need replacing soon

emissions to clean to register

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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BD08 YNY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD08 YNY, 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 BD08 YNY registered?

BD08 YNY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is BD08 YNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 YNY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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