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YF08 RJY

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,639 mi
Last recorded165,639 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 RJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 165,639 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 165,633 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wing corrosion

Offside Front wing corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2022 154,728 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage On steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 141,043 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 141,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 134,104 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 122,945 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 122,941 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear boxes holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 106,892 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 106,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 93,686 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 79,740 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 59,821 miles

all brake discs slight corrosion

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush slight spliting

Fail 24 Sep 2015 59,817 miles

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

all brake discs slight corrosion

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush slight spliting

Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,864 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 45,782 miles

advise front brake discs and pads

Pass 4 Jun 2012 37,903 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 31,100 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 RJY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol 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 RJY, 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 RJY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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