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YG08 VOM

2008 Volvo V50

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,770 mi
Last recorded120,770 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 VOM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 120,770 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 111,659 miles

chip to windscreen

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2018 111,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

chip to windscreen

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 101,451 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 101,451 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,284 miles

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

covers & trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,726 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,936 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,254 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 VOM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG08 VOM registered?

YG08 VOM is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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