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YF08 HHZ

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,379 mi
Last recorded90,379 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 HHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 90,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nd offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 83,388 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 81,271 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 73,943 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 73,941 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 69,277 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 64,536 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 51,682 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 51,682 miles

airbag light on

Fail 14 Jan 2015 51,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

airbag light on

Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 48,819 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 41,673 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 39,339 miles

all tyres worn on edges.

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge.

offside rear tyre perished in tread and suspect has slow puncture.

Pass 31 May 2011 32,374 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 HHZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YF08 HHZ, 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 HHZ registered?

YF08 HHZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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