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YF08 VOM

2008 Volvo V50

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,545 mi
Last recorded164,545 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 VOM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 164,545 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 164,508 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 154,633 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 148,910 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 133,320 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 133,317 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 120,189 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 114,616 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 25 Apr 2016 103,039 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 89,423 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 76,044 miles

n/s/r alloy wheel welded in 2 places

Pass 7 May 2013 62,248 miles

front brake disks corroded

nsf alloy wheel welded in 2 places

Fail 7 May 2013 62,248 miles

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

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

front brake disks corroded

nsf alloy wheel welded in 2 places

Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,009 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 45,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 37,069 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 37,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 VOM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in White with a 2,400cc 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 VOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF08 VOM registered?

YF08 VOM is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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