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YA08 OWZ

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,190 mi
Last recorded140,190 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 OWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 140,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases seam of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

both front wishbone rear bushes have slight movement

front to rear fuel pipes look to have slight dampness

Fail 20 Jul 2018 140,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases seam of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front wishbone rear bushes have slight movement

front to rear fuel pipes look to have slight dampness

Pass 11 Jul 2017 108,601 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 108,601 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 94,325 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2016 94,325 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 84,777 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2014 71,309 miles

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

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

rear exhaust cover corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2013 58,966 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,966 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jul 2012 49,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,967 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 OWZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 OWZ, 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 OWZ registered?

YA08 OWZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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