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YG08 VNN

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,105 mi
Last recorded142,105 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 142,105 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 139,059 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 127,510 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 127,510 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Rear silencer corroded to excess not blowing

Pass 20 Jul 2018 115,008 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded / deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner tead

Fail 20 Jul 2018 115,008 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded / deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner tead

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 97,813 miles

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

Offside + nearside rear tyres worn on inner treads

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded / deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2017 97,813 miles

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

Offside + nearside rear tyres worn on inner treads

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded / deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2016 88,707 miles

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

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

exhaust outer skin poor

top covers under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2016 88,705 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust outer skin poor

top covers under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2016 86,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear lower back light inoperative.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 76,005 miles

rear exhaust box deteriating.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,807 miles

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)

rear exhaust box outer skins detaching.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 63,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

rear exhaust box outer skins detaching.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 53,115 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,123 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,077 miles

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

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

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 VNN is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VNN, 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 VNN is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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