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YE08 RSY

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,836 mi
Last recorded162,836 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 RSY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 162,836 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 162,822 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 150,224 miles

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 15 Jun 2020 150,224 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 142,761 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some vehicle components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 135,181 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 123,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 123,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 110,664 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low - 3mm

rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2016 110,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low - 3mm

rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2015 98,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 98,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 85,243 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

child seats fitted to rear restricting full inspection of adult seat belts.

rear exhaust box corroded and breaking up.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 68,437 miles

child seats fitted to rear restricting full inspection of adult seat belts.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 56,536 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroding on inner face

Pass 16 Apr 2011 48,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Apr 2011 48,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YE08 RSY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YE08 RSY, 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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YE08 RSY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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