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YJ08 NGZ

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,984 mi
Last recorded129,984 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 NGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 129,984 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 129,984 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 125,150 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

trim adrift in o/s headlamp

Fail 15 Mar 2016 125,150 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

trim adrift in o/s headlamp

Pass 19 Mar 2015 105,938 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear shock absorber bump stops perished

rear silencer outer casing excessivly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 91,180 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 80,301 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 80,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,374 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 47,641 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,794 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,758 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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YJ08 NGZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 YJ08 NGZ, 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 YJ08 NGZ registered?

YJ08 NGZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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