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YB08 HDZ

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

204,071 mi
Last recorded204,071 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 HDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 204,071 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 196,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 196,001 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 191,574 miles

exhaust mounting broke but still supported

Fail 3 Sep 2019 191,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust mounting broke but still supported

Pass 10 Sep 2018 187,475 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 187,475 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 186,406 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 174,673 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 157,334 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 144,618 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 135,178 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 135,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 132,214 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 107,207 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 HDZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HDZ, 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 YB08 HDZ registered?

YB08 HDZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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