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YP08 XAL

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,338 mi
Last recorded166,338 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 XAL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 166,338 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 166,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge plus tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2021 157,432 miles

front and rear disc lipped

Fail 6 Dec 2021 157,432 miles

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

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

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

front and rear disc lipped

Pass 1 Dec 2020 145,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 126,089 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 May 2019 126,087 miles

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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads at limit replacement advised. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 115,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BALD INNER EDGE STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear position lamp not working ( 50% )

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BALD INNER EDGE STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips various (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 115,285 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BALD INNER EDGE STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear position lamp not working ( 50% )

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BALD INNER EDGE STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips various (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 102,246 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

light scratch on windscreen

Pass 31 May 2016 90,676 miles

Nearside Front mirror case cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 May 2016 90,676 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front mirror case cracked

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 77,179 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 63,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2014 63,265 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 50,190 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,618 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,286 miles

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

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 XAL is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XAL, 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 XAL is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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