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YH08 MHZ

2008 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,050 mi
Last recorded181,050 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 MHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 181,050 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc in poor condition on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 181,050 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc in poor condition on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 174,304 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 169,280 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer Cv boots insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 169,280 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer Cv boots insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 161,372 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 155,958 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 150,665 miles

Rear suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2019 150,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mounting broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 140,321 miles

Both rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

Nearside Front Spring is very corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 31 Aug 2018 140,321 miles

Both rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

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

Nearside Front Spring is very corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 130,744 miles

Exhaust system corroded and front flexi pipe starting to pull away

Nearside front spring very corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 130,744 miles

Exhaust system corroded and front flexi pipe starting to pull away

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

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

Nearside front spring very corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Hanger missing (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 116,689 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 104,783 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 88,372 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 72,870 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,540 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,743 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 MHZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MHZ, 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 MHZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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