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YF08 ZTV

2008 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,032 mi
Last recorded134,032 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 ZTV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 134,032 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 132,337 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 129,273 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 120,351 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Apr 2019 120,350 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 111,895 miles

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

Exhaust backbox hanger broken, Exhaust supported by a cable tie

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Resting on housing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 111,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also has a screw in the tyre (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust backbox hanger broken, Exhaust supported by a cable tie

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Resting on housing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 101,114 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2017 100,893 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 89,399 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 80,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 70,993 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 70,993 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 61,625 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 61,498 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,577 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,583 miles

vehicle under covers fitted

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 ZTV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol 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 ZTV, 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 ZTV registered?

YF08 ZTV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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