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YL08 ETJ

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,002 mi
Last recorded178,002 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 ETJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 178,002 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 165,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavy edge wear near to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 165,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has heavy edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working multiple light sources not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavy edge wear near to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 149,296 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Jul 2017 149,296 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2016 133,696 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2016 133,696 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 117,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 99,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer outerskin is corroded.

front drake pads approx. 70% worn.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 81,331 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,234 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,475 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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YL08 ETJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 YL08 ETJ, 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 YL08 ETJ registered?

YL08 ETJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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