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YP08 LZO

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,851 mi
Last recorded132,851 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 LZO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 132,851 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 129,578 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 126,789 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 126,789 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 124,561 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 121,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Badly worn on inside edge. Tyre size: 205/55ZR 16 91 W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 116,924 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 116,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 110,210 miles

front brake pads becoming worn

Pass 7 Sep 2017 104,647 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 104,647 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both front tyres worn very low on inner edges (BALD)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 98,802 miles

all 4 tyre valves becoming perished

o/s/r tyre becoming low on inner edge

slight cut in o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2015 92,606 miles

rear exhaust box becoming corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2015 92,606 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced rear (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced rear (2.4.F.2)

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)

rear exhaust box becoming corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 83,385 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 78,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heatshield damaged

Front and Rear brake discs worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2012 61,428 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper arm missing

Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,428 miles

Rear wiper arm missing

Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,265 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 42,265 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

check wheel alingment

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 LZO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LZO, 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 YP08 LZO registered?

YP08 LZO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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