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YG08 JPF

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,853 mi
Last recorded197,853 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 JPF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 197,853 miles

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 197,852 miles

Fuel pipe leaking pipes under vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

coolant level below min

Pass 23 Mar 2021 190,708 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure arm ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

centre exhaust box outer skin insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2021 190,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure arm (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure arm ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

centre exhaust box outer skin insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2020 177,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2020 177,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2019 166,175 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 166,175 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 155,970 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Tailight inop

Pass 17 Feb 2017 131,884 miles

exhaust hangers corroded and rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2017 131,220 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust hangers corroded and rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 104,761 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2016 104,761 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2015 94,266 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,868 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,339 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,995 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,770 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear Tyre outer sidewall damaged

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 JPF is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG08 JPF, 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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YG08 JPF is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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