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YH08 ORA

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,501 mi
Last recorded137,501 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 ORA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 137,501 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 133,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 132,986 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 125,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 125,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 116,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 103,246 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 99,824 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 99,725 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 96,921 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 94,843 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 92,567 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 78,089 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,356 miles

o/s wiper blade smears

n/s rear tyre uneven wear = stepping = flat spots

Fail 20 Mar 2013 55,356 miles

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s wiper blade smears

n/s rear tyre uneven wear = stepping = flat spots

Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,268 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 19,057 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 ORA is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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