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YA08 OXD

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,616 mi
Last recorded98,616 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 98,616 miles

both front wiper blades smear slightly

Fail 4 Sep 2012 98,616 miles

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

both front wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2011 82,928 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 82,928 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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 OXD is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OXD, 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 OXD registered?

YA08 OXD is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is YA08 OXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 OXD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YA08 OXD have outstanding finance?

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