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YA08 BEY

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,047 mi
Last recorded119,047 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 BEY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 119,047 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 103,437 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 93,629 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)

clutch fluid pipe slightly corroded at bulkhead

Fail 9 May 2016 91,579 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

sweat @ power steering pipes

Pass 19 May 2015 84,132 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 84,132 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2014 77,518 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracked

brake anti skid indicates requiring service

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 27 May 2014 77,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2013 62,422 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 49,072 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,072 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 37,162 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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YA08 BEY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YA08 BEY, 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 YA08 BEY registered?

YA08 BEY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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