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YF08 ZVW

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,669 mi
Last recorded143,669 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 143,669 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 143,669 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 137,101 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 137,095 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2021 130,277 miles

Nearside Front headlamp dipped beam dim

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing heavily corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2021 130,276 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp dipped beam dim

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing heavily corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2019 105,446 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack end (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 100,784 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 100,771 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Centre box exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 93,232 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,101 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 83,100 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 74,017 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 63,712 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 53,480 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 45,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2012 37,748 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 29,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jun 2011 29,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 ZVW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZVW, 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 ZVW is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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