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BD08 YPN

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,828 mi
Last recorded171,828 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 YPN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 171,828 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

driveshaft support bearing noisy

Fail 28 Jun 2022 171,821 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

driveshaft support bearing noisy

Pass 28 May 2021 145,125 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 28 May 2021 145,125 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 131,783 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 118,597 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 111,058 miles

exhaust center and tail boxes rusted through first skin

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush splitting

Pass 5 Jun 2017 99,266 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge near limit

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2017 99,266 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge near limit

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2016 88,247 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

small chips in windscreen

Fail 25 Apr 2016 88,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner & outer sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

small chips in windscreen

Pass 6 May 2015 80,092 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 72,066 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting and have slight play

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge and n/s/r has small cuts in tread

Fail 2 May 2014 72,066 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting and have slight play

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge and n/s/r has small cuts in tread

Pass 7 May 2013 64,106 miles

wear on inner edge of offside front tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2012 58,585 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 52,674 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 YPN is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD08 YPN, 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 YPN is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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