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YL08 JRX

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,985 mi
Last recorded160,985 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 JRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 160,985 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various suspension components have age related corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2023 155,751 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2022 148,995 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2021 141,264 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 135,381 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 129,659 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 129,499 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit .51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 122,659 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Fail 3 Aug 2018 122,578 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 7 Aug 2017 115,658 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 115,593 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 109,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust hanger brackets corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 96,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2015 96,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have abnormal wear

Fail 6 Aug 2014 83,076 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slightly castleated

Pass 6 Aug 2014 83,076 miles

both rear tyres slightly castleated

Pass 5 Aug 2013 68,624 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 57,906 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 45,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 JRX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 YL08 JRX, 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 JRX registered?

YL08 JRX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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