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YF08 URX

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,197 mi
Last recorded164,197 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 URX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 164,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 160,344 miles

damage to sidewall of offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2021 160,344 miles

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

damage to sidewall of offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2020 157,934 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2019 153,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear upper position light not working

Fail 19 Jul 2019 153,353 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear upper position light not working

Pass 12 Jul 2018 149,008 miles

offside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2017 145,639 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 145,639 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 139,933 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

OSF REARMOST BUSH WEAK

Fail 29 Jun 2016 139,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

OSF REARMOST BUSH WEAK

Pass 2 Jul 2015 128,474 miles

new pads fitted osr

os headlamp condensation

Pass 8 Jul 2014 108,503 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres worn on inner edges close to limit

Pass 29 Jun 2013 86,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge and small cut in tread area

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2013 86,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge and small cut in tread area

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2012 69,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 49,625 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 URX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 URX, 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 URX registered?

YF08 URX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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