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YC08 MOA

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,162 mi
Last recorded163,162 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 MOA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 163,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid and rear sections have slight leaks from the welded seam's (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 163,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid and rear sections have slight leaks from the welded seam's (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 157,595 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake back plates are corroded

exhaust system is corroded lots off sealer used to repair

sounds like intercooler/pipe is leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2021 146,680 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 146,677 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 138,817 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 138,817 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount corroded insicure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 127,738 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 127,738 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 118,700 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 92,373 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 92,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 66,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 56,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre box outer skin breaking away ?

Pass 9 Apr 2014 49,418 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 49,418 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 41,727 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 41,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2012 33,401 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,213 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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YC08 MOA is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YC08 MOA, 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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YC08 MOA is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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