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YR08 GXD

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,450 mi
Last recorded166,450 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 GXD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 166,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 163,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise front flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 163,442 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure mountig broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on both sides front (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on both sides rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 158,866 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 158,866 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 151,831 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 151,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 143,044 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread customer advised replacment (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output section missing (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible brake fluid leak from bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded metal pipe to rack from pump fixing point (2.1.5 (g) (i))

TYRE DEFECT FLUID LEAK FROM BELL HOUSING AND POWER STEERING PIPE GUSTOMER ADVISED TO REPAIR

Fail 13 Oct 2020 143,044 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread customer advised replacment (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output section missing (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible brake fluid leak from bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded metal pipe to rack from pump fixing point (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 131,955 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 131,955 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 122,489 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 114,179 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 114,179 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 101,592 miles

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

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

Rear tyres worn inner edge and perishing

Fail 22 Mar 2016 101,592 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear tyres worn inner edge and perishing

Pass 1 Apr 2015 89,021 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 74,526 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,220 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 52,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 35,847 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)

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 GXD is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YR08 GXD, 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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YR08 GXD is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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