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BD08 YOW

2008 Volvo V50

Red Electric 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,175 mi
Last recorded163,175 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 YOW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 163,175 miles

All tyres badly worn on inner edges

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 163,171 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Valve stem seriously damaged All x4 (4.1.D.1e)

All tyres badly worn on inner edges

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 155,707 miles

Rear exhaust box is deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2016 151,389 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 145,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust boxis deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2014 138,992 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

rear exhaust box is corroded/deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2013 131,454 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box is deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2012 126,141 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 126,079 miles

Exhaust centre silencer corroded

Front and rear disc's excessively corroded, advise to replace.

Fail 10 May 2012 126,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust centre silencer corroded

Front and rear disc's excessively corroded, advise to replace.

Pass 23 May 2011 109,258 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 109,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 YOW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BD08 YOW, 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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BD08 YOW is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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