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YP08 CFE

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

245,711 mi
Last recorded245,711 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 CFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 245,711 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 233,886 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 233,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 219,895 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 182,923 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 162,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2019 154,101 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2018 144,523 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 137,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 137,441 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 127,771 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 117,198 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 117,198 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 104,253 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 104,253 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 88,792 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 75,196 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 75,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2011 55,821 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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YP08 CFE is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 YP08 CFE, 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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YP08 CFE is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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