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YB08 EOK

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,087 mi
Last recorded88,087 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 EOK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 88,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 85,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 84,160 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 81,985 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 74,818 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 69,699 miles

Front exhaust mount snapped, system still supported

Fail 4 Oct 2018 69,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust mount snapped, system still supported

Pass 24 Oct 2017 57,899 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 47,606 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 43,698 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 43,698 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 38,636 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 34,398 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 34,398 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 30,487 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 1 Jun 2011 10,158 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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YB08 EOK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YB08 EOK, 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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YB08 EOK is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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