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YA08 FTF

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,665 mi
Last recorded105,665 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 FTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 105,665 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 105,665 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 90,419 miles

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

Offside rear lamp has a light source not working but not more than 50%

Rear exhaust silencer corroding/deteriorating

Fail 7 Aug 2018 90,419 miles

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

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

Offside rear lamp has a light source not working but not more than 50%

Rear exhaust silencer corroding/deteriorating

Pass 2 Aug 2017 78,798 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 78,798 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 70,610 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 70,588 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Injector leak off (7.2.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 60,571 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Feb 2014 48,452 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 48,452 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 39,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,263 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 26,407 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)

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 FTF is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FTF, 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 FTF registered?

YA08 FTF is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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