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YF08 FKD

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,688 mi
Last recorded169,688 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 169,688 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 169,672 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 149,979 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 133,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 116,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 103,110 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear upper sidelight inoperative

Pass 9 Apr 2018 85,663 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 85,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 64,564 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 63,461 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 63,461 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 59,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 May 2015 59,152 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 May 2014 55,150 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2014 55,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 49,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 May 2012 45,708 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 45,708 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 39,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FKD is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YF08 FKD, 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 YF08 FKD registered?

YF08 FKD is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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