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YF08 OZC

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,226 mi
Last recorded141,226 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 141,226 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 123,309 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 123,305 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 97,098 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 89,458 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 89,458 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 78,203 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 66,565 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 51,153 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,004 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges & rear tyres near wear bars

Fail 12 Jul 2012 37,004 miles

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

both front tyres low on inner edges & rear tyres near wear bars

Pass 11 Jul 2011 23,959 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 OZC is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OZC, 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 OZC registered?

YF08 OZC is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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