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YH08 FDZ

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,451 mi
Last recorded180,451 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 FDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 180,451 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 166,092 miles

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 154,506 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 154,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 140,478 miles

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

Offside Front oil leek

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 128,274 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 116,155 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 106,593 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

battery abit loose but in plastic box and clamp on but battery abit small?

exhaust box outer skin corroded and heat cover above back tail pipe loose

headlamp washer not working?

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing alot? pressure low?

number plate lamp corroded inside cleared up may require bulb holder

Fail 30 Jul 2014 106,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

battery abit loose but in plastic box and clamp on but battery abit small?

exhaust box outer skin corroded and heat cover above back tail pipe loose

headlamp washer not working?

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing alot? pressure low?

Pass 25 Jul 2013 96,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust box corroded but not blowing

exhaust heat shield loose

large cut in n/s/f tyre (no cords show)

rear tyres worn on inner edge

both front tyres inner edges excessive close to going to coreds

Fail 24 Jul 2013 96,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust box corroded but not blowing

exhaust heat shield loose

front tyres very low on inner edges

large cut in n/s/f tyre (no cords show)

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2012 87,132 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 87,070 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 78,618 miles

front pads wearing low

rear pads wearing low

Fail 27 Jul 2011 78,494 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

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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YH08 FDZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YH08 FDZ, 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 YH08 FDZ registered?

YH08 FDZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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