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YH08 KDK

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 167,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 149,844 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 139,571 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 136,213 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 136,213 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2018 131,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower reflector damaged

Offside Rear Lower reflector damaged

exhaust system has a minor leak, not likely to affect emmissions.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 121,612 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 108,295 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 108,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 98,618 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 74,051 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,163 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 35,679 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 KDK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YH08 KDK, 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 KDK registered?

YH08 KDK is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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