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YG08 HVP

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

177,909 mi
Last recorded177,909 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 HVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 177,909 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 167,955 miles

Nearside Rear tyre choppy on inner edge

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

Fail 27 May 2017 167,870 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre choppy on inner edge

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

Pass 23 May 2016 151,299 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 131,495 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 120,301 miles

n/s r link joint slight movement exhaust corroding o/s rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 15 Sep 2012 113,465 miles

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 107,298 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 97,702 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 HVP is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HVP, 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 HVP registered?

YG08 HVP is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 HVP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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