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YB08 TKA

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,737 mi
Last recorded73,737 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 TKA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 73,737 miles

both rear shock absorber bump stops perished

coolant hose fouling on air con compressor

nearside front chassis arm in engine bay damaged by impact but not within 30cm of a body mounting

nearside front tyre has worn through wheel arch liner as a result of crash damage but no longer fouling liner

offside headlamp unit incorrectly fitted but producing correct beam pattern

offside rear tyre has a puncture repair that is too close to tyre side wall

Fail 6 Oct 2017 73,609 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both rear shock absorber bump stops perished

coolant hose fouling on air con compressor

nearside front chassis arm in engine bay damaged by impact but not within 30cm of a body mounting

nearside front tyre has worn through wheel arch liner as a result of crash damage but no longer fouling liner

offside headlamp unit incorrectly fitted but producing correct beam pattern

offside rear tyre has a puncture repair that is too close to tyre side wall

Pass 11 Oct 2016 56,042 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 54,673 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 48,407 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,827 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 35,512 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 29,067 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 21,980 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 TKA is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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