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YF08 UUO

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,486 mi
Last recorded175,486 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 UUO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 175,486 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 163,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 140,640 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 119,942 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 105,871 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES.,

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 May 2016 95,231 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2016 95,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 81,218 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin slightly deteriorating

Fail 12 May 2015 81,136 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Brake fluid slightly low in reservoir

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm legal wear limit 205/55/16

Outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin slightly deteriorating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 68,729 miles

Am unable to fully test sills as plastic covers are fitted

Rear exhaust hangers corroded badly

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

Pass 13 May 2013 54,513 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 39,355 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2012 39,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,250 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 UUO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UUO, 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 UUO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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