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YB08 TJY

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,025 mi
Last recorded135,025 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 TJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 135,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tail pipe mount broken away, system still secure

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 128,692 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 122,165 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 122,157 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 115,246 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 107,416 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 107,416 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 100,180 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 92,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,680 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 77,228 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,064 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 68,064 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 58,804 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 48,851 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 37,458 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 TJY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel 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 TJY, 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 TJY registered?

YB08 TJY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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