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YF08 VOO

2008 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,883 mi
Last recorded63,883 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 VOO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 63,883 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 63,883 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 54,402 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 54,401 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 May 2013 39,047 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 39,047 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 32,468 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 32,468 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 23,503 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 VOO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VOO, 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 VOO registered?

YF08 VOO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is YF08 VOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 VOO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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