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BD08 YPR

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,148 mi
Last recorded143,148 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 YPR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 143,148 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 124,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 115,407 miles

front discs slightly lipped

Fail 2 Jul 2015 115,407 miles

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

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

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 28 May 2014 97,576 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s headlight on lower limit

Pass 5 Jun 2013 88,790 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 79,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 79,267 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 64,182 miles

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

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

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 YPR is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YPR, 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 YPR registered?

BD08 YPR is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is BD08 YPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 YPR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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