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YA08 FPJ

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,883 mi
Last recorded119,883 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 FPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 119,883 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 114,908 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 98,672 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 90,071 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 90,071 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

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

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2013 84,920 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,884 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 76,884 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,004 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 57,647 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 FPJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA08 FPJ registered?

YA08 FPJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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