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YG08 HFS

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,151 mi
Last recorded149,151 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 HFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 149,151 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 146,511 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 146,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 139,028 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 131,999 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 131,999 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 124,078 miles

centre exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2017 120,285 miles

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

exhaust system poor condition

Fail 31 Jul 2017 120,283 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust system rusty and pealing

Pass 22 Jul 2016 116,060 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes perished and weak with slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2015 111,653 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 111,653 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 101,358 miles

both front tyres near limit on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,100 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 85,422 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 7 Mar 2011 72,438 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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YG08 HFS is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG08 HFS, 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 YG08 HFS registered?

YG08 HFS is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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