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YB08 WJM

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

151,546 mi
Last recorded151,546 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 WJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 151,546 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 141,204 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 131,699 miles

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated OUTER COVER (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated OUTER COVER (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 126,508 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 120,022 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 117,320 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 110,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 102,213 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 94,891 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 94,891 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,696 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 81,361 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 75,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions tested but to low for any readings

Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,292 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 WJM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WJM, 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 WJM registered?

YB08 WJM is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is YB08 WJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 WJM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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