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YB08 SGX

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,875 mi
Last recorded134,875 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 SGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 134,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front windscreen cracked along the bottom of screen, not within drivers view

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 132,753 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 123,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 116,790 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 109,053 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 109,024 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Bleed nipple leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Centre exhaust box outer skin rusty & poor

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 100,331 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 90,330 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 81,331 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 81,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nail in offside front 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 69,621 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 69,621 miles

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

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

n/s/r upper tail light bulb inop

o/s/r upper tail light bulb inop

Pass 16 Feb 2012 55,357 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 40,113 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall has various cuts (not showing cords)

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 SGX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SGX, 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 SGX registered?

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

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