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YF08 LBO

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,873 mi
Last recorded152,873 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 LBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 152,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 136,858 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 136,858 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 136,818 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front both sides, tyres have uneven wear on inner shoulders

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside wing mirror taped in place, secure at time of inspection

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 121,327 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 108,060 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 108,060 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 95,687 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,357 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 67,097 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 54,650 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 43,200 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 43,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 32,000 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 LBO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LBO, 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 LBO registered?

YF08 LBO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YF08 LBO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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