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YR08 NMY

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

277,929 mi
Last recorded277,929 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 NMY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 277,929 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 274,744 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 262,647 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 250,750 miles

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

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

diesel particulate filter FITTED EMISSION CLEAR

Pass 16 Feb 2017 241,782 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 232,169 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 232,164 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 218,080 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 200,616 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 200,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 183,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions checked K=0.009 1/m

front pads verry low

nsf/osf tyres close to limits on shoulder

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Apr 2013 183,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions checked K=0.009 1/m

front pads verry low

nsf/osf tyres close to limits on shoulder

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Jul 2012 176,345 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 141,934 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 141,811 miles

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

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 NMY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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