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2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,002 mi
Last recorded174,002 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2023 174,002 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 164,460 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 157,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged possible ran on soft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 157,131 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged possible ran on soft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 149,654 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 149,625 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2019 141,444 miles

FLUID LEAK

Nearside Front CV boot deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2018 129,320 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriated at box

Fail 17 Jul 2018 129,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriated at box

Pass 17 Jul 2017 118,199 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 118,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 104,560 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 104,557 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 89,998 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 89,998 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 76,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise of o/s front wiper blade

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 76,804 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise of o/s front wiper blade

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 52,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

reare xhaust silencer has corrosion on outer skin

Fail 9 Jul 2012 52,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

reare xhaust silencer has corrosion on outer skin

Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,317 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 43,317 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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 USD is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 USD, 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 USD is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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