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YR08 SWX

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,409 mi
Last recorded53,409 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 SWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 53,409 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipes starting to corrode

Power steering rack has a leak

Rear seats and belts not checked because of child seats

travel brakes

Fail 15 Nov 2017 53,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Pads low

Offside Front Shock top mount rough on rotation

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipes starting to corrode

Power steering rack has a leak

Rear pads low

Rear seats and belts not checked because of child seats

Pass 22 Nov 2016 47,825 miles

all 4 tyres worn inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2015 42,694 miles

dampness steering rack at pinion

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2015 42,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

dampness steering rack at pinion

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2014 37,803 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 32,647 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 25,959 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 19,954 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 13,054 miles

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 SWX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

YR08 SWX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 April 2008.

Is YR08 SWX safe to buy?

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