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YM08 HWH

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,358 mi
Last recorded149,358 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 HWH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 149,358 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre treads wearing close to tread wear bars Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 138,263 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 138,256 miles

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

Front Steering rack likely to become detached Both sides Steering rack inner joints (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 128,168 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 115,770 miles

corrosion to tow bar

cracking to n/s/f inner driveshaft boot

engine system service message on dash

exhaust centre silencer just starting to leak/blow

n/s/r tyre 2.5 mm tread + worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread + wearing on inner edge

rear trailing arm front bushes separating/weakening

some wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Fail 21 Jun 2018 115,531 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to tow bar

cracking to n/s/f inner driveshaft boot

engine system service message on dash

exhaust centre silencer just starting to leak/blow

n/s/f tyre bold inner edge

n/s/r tyre 2.5 mm tread + worn inner edge

o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting/weakening

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread + wearing on inner edge

rear trailing arm front bushes separating/weakening

some n/s/r brake judder

some wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Pass 28 Jun 2017 96,527 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 84,422 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 70,037 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 70,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 64,593 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 64,593 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 52,889 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 41,173 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 33,425 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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YM08 HWH is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YM08 HWH, 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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YM08 HWH is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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