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YB08 HEJ

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,151 mi
Last recorded149,151 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 HEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 149,151 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 137,604 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 136,205 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link rod bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link rod bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded, outer casing peeling away.

Pass 17 May 2019 133,496 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 3308, Age cracks, 205/55/16 91H - Winter tyre fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 4mm, DOT 2114, Age cracks, 205/55/16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 May 2019 133,440 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 3308, Age cracks, 205/55/16 91H - Winter tyre fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 4mm, DOT 2114, Age cracks, 205/55/16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 131,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 128,703 miles

exhaust back box starting to deteriate

Fail 19 May 2017 128,680 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust back box starting to deteriate

Pass 23 May 2016 126,399 miles

Exhaust outer casing badly corroded and coming away.

Nearside Front Tyre wall scuffed and split.

Fail 20 May 2016 126,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald on inner edge. 205/55-16W (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust outer casing badly corroded and coming away.

Nearside Front Tyre wall scuffed and split.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wall in bad condition - scuffed & split. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 124,017 miles

O/S/R Tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge.

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

Fail 21 May 2014 120,327 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

N/S/R tyre wall scuffed and worn away.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

O/S/F Tyre bald on inner edge.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 120,327 miles

O/S/F Tyre bald on inner edge.

N/S/R tyre wall scuffed and worn away.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 May 2013 116,201 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 113,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2011 99,837 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 99,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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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YB08 HEJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YB08 HEJ, 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 HEJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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