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BD08 YPH

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,623 mi
Last recorded215,623 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 YPH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 215,623 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x Rear. Ns/R Close to failure limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes/hoses/ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2x close to failure limit (4.4.3 (a))

Engine Cover/Trays Fitted

Engine Mounting deteriorated

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil Leak

Fail 14 Jan 2022 215,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x Rear. Ns/R Close to failure limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes/hoses/ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2x close to failure limit (4.4.3 (a))

Engine Cover/Trays Fitted

Engine Mounting deteriorated

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil Leak

Pass 31 Dec 2020 197,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes/hoses/ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Cover/Trays Fitted

Engine Mount slightly deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2x, close to failure limit (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various Suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 170,204 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 159,624 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 150,101 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 144,022 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 144,022 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 129,761 miles

Oil over max

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2014 117,953 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 May 2013 109,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2013 109,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 107,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 107,349 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 101,861 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 89,850 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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BD08 YPH 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 BD08 YPH, 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 YPH is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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