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YH08 SVP

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,787 mi
Last recorded123,787 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 SVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 123,787 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 123,447 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 113,137 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 112,829 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 107,309 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 100,415 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 100,415 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 98,070 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 92,694 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 92,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 81,321 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 81,321 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 71,774 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 59,322 miles

BOOT SEAL TORN

Fail 16 Nov 2016 59,318 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pipes at front (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

BOOT SEAL TORN

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

REAR WIPER TORN

Pass 12 Jan 2016 53,486 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 47,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 13 Jan 2014 39,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2013 32,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 26,090 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 22,032 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 SVP is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SVP, 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 SVP registered?

YH08 SVP is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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