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YF08 BNV

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,754 mi
Last recorded163,754 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 BNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 163,754 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 153,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 142,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 135,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 128,927 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 119,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 119,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusters not working (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 110,287 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 110,287 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 97,877 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 97,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 80,557 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 69,243 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inside

Fail 7 May 2014 69,008 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside

n/s/r tyre worn on inside

Pass 7 May 2013 57,895 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 47,886 miles

o/s/r tyre inner edge of tread worn.

rear exhaust box badly corroded (no leaks).

Fail 17 May 2012 47,886 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/r tyre inner edge of tread worn.

rear exhaust box badly corroded (no leaks).

Pass 12 May 2011 36,532 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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YF08 BNV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YF08 BNV, 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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YF08 BNV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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