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YH08 FEJ

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,961 mi
Last recorded204,961 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 204,961 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

undertray and plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 193,969 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 176,418 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 159,070 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 137,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust back box corroding

exhaust rear heat sheild loose

o/s/f door indicator lens is damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 15 Jun 2015 137,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust back box corroding

exhaust rear heat sheild loose

o/s/f door indicator lens is damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 13 Jun 2014 119,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 119,747 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 108,467 miles

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

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 21 Jun 2012 97,298 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2012 97,298 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2011 84,222 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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YH08 FEJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH08 FEJ, 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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YH08 FEJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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