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YA08 OWM

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

224,603 mi
Last recorded224,603 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 OWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 224,603 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 224,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 204,078 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 204,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre near side wall ()

Pass 22 Jun 2019 189,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 167,833 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 153,591 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 153,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 145,772 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 145,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 132,201 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 117,544 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 117,544 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 99,462 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 80,212 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 61,570 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,570 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 OWM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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