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YC08 NRF

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,064 mi
Last recorded134,064 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 NRF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 134,064 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded in places (esp rear silencer box outer skin)

O/S number plate light abit dim

O/S/R outer b/pad worn low and almost ON limit of wear

Rear inner b/pads appear low (esp O/S/R)

Rear shock absorber plastic sleeves abit loose

Pass 13 Mar 2017 119,102 miles

Both rear tyres getting abit worn at tread edges

Rear exhaust silencer box getting corroded at outer skin

Fail 10 Mar 2017 119,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres getting abit worn at tread edges

Rear exhaust silencer box getting corroded at outer skin

Pass 24 Mar 2016 104,076 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box getting very corroded

Small crack at screen

Pass 2 Apr 2015 92,239 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box getting corroded

Front and rear inner b/pads appear abit low

N/S/R tyre getting low on tread and nearing limits of wear in places

Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,992 miles

Rear b/pads getting low and nearing limits (esp N/S/R outer pad, almost ON limits of wear)

Rear exhaust silencer box getting abit corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 67,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,561 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Outer sills obscured by trims

Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,186 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 43,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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 NRF is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC08 NRF, 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 YC08 NRF registered?

YC08 NRF is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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