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YN08 ZRT

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,737 mi
Last recorded121,737 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 ZRT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 121,737 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

front brake disks corroding

Pass 4 May 2019 111,268 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 102,183 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 94,957 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

rear box corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2017 94,957 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

rear box corroded

Pass 31 May 2016 83,015 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak from engine

Fail 31 May 2016 83,014 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 19 May 2015 69,388 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

rear exhaust excessively deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2015 693,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

off side wiper in poor condition

rear exhaust excessively deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2014 56,338 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2014 56,337 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2013 43,187 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 35,791 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 35,791 miles

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

Front strut brace insecure at mounting point

n/s/r seat fitted with a childs seat - visually inspected seat belt

n/s/r tyre inner side wall has multiple cuts

Pass 9 Jun 2011 25,832 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 25,829 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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YN08 ZRT is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YN08 ZRT, 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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YN08 ZRT is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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