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YG08 TSY

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,467 mi
Last recorded141,467 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 TSY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 141,467 miles

rear silencer corroded

slight blow on exhaust front flexi joint

Pass 20 Jun 2016 130,718 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 120,781 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2014 113,556 miles

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)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 113,556 miles

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)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 91,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre stepped slightly

nearside rear tyre stepped

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 18 Nov 2013 91,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre stepped slightly

nearside rear tyre stepped

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 77,732 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 62,781 miles

exhaust back box outter casing deteriating

nearside front tyre has cut on side wall

offside front tyre has cut on side wall

rear brake pads low

Fail 14 Feb 2012 62,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust back box outter casing deteriating

nearside front tyre has cut on side wall

offside front tyre has cut on side wall

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,796 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 TSY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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