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YP08 CFG

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

169,465 mi
Last recorded169,465 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 CFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 169,465 miles

Nearside Front wing/wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jul 2023 169,465 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wing/wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2022 162,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 162,386 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 156,122 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

general corrosion on under body components

Fail 9 Jul 2021 156,122 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

general corrosion on under body components

Pass 8 Jul 2020 149,648 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 8 Jul 2020 149,648 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 24 Apr 2019 141,365 miles

corrosion on exhaust

n/s/r tyre perished and worn on inner edge

o/s/ rear tyre perished in tread

wear in rear brake discs

Fail 15 Apr 2019 141,365 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on exhaust

n/s/r tyre perished and worn on inner edge

o/s/ rear tyre perished in tread

wear in rear brake discs

Pass 17 Apr 2018 132,273 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 123,628 miles

corrosion on exhaust

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm and worn on inner edge and cuts on inner sidwall

Pass 12 Apr 2016 115,759 miles

SLIGHT NOISE FROM OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING AREA

Fail 11 Apr 2016 115,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OBJECTS ON SCREEN OBSCURING DRIVERS VIEW REMOVED BEFORE TEST

SLIGHT NOISE FROM OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING AREA

Pass 14 Apr 2015 105,876 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel

corrsion on exhaust centre box

front suspension arms bushes perished

n/s/f tyre tread 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2015 105,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrsion on exhaust centre box

front suspension arms bushes perished

n/s/f tyre tread 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 1 May 2014 97,684 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 83,508 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKS THROUGH TREAD AREA AND WEARING CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS.

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

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT CRACKS THROUGH TREAD AREA.

REAR WIPER ARM MISSING.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 83,508 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKS THROUGH TREAD AREA AND WEARING CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS.

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT CRACKS THROUGH TREAD AREA.

REAR WIPER ARM MISSING.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 76,104 miles

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,258 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 50,257 miles

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

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

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

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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YP08 CFG is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YP08 CFG, 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 CFG is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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