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YR08 GWY

2008 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,983 mi
Last recorded152,983 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 GWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 152,983 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 152,972 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 145,233 miles

O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH WORN AND SPLIT

Pass 23 May 2022 140,447 miles

FRONT TYRES AND O/S/R WORN SMOOTH ON INSIDE EDGES

Fail 23 May 2022 140,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

FRONT TYRES AND O/S/R WORN SMOOTH ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 9 Jun 2021 134,284 miles

N/S INNER CV BOOT HAS SMALL SPLIT

Pass 24 Aug 2020 130,987 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes worn

Pass 10 Apr 2019 123,641 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 117,803 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Fail 19 Apr 2018 117,760 miles

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

front tyres worn smooth on inner edges-- slight play in o/s/f drive shaft

Pass 9 May 2017 103,600 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 88,941 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 77,875 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 65,454 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 65,454 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 51,338 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,944 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,047 miles

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)

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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YR08 GWY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR08 GWY, 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 YR08 GWY registered?

YR08 GWY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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