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YD08 MHX

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

220,727 mi
Last recorded220,727 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 MHX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 220,727 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 196,261 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 196,261 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 180,319 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 177,960 miles

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)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 174,802 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 168,460 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 143,315 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 143,315 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 117,088 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 117,088 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 91,349 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 91,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 68,852 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 56,804 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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YD08 MHX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YD08 MHX, 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 YD08 MHX registered?

YD08 MHX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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