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YS08 ATV

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,036 mi
Last recorded152,036 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 ATV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 152,036 miles

N/S rear shocker slight misting of oil

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 134,787 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 134,787 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 113,823 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 113,823 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 108,813 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 85,797 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 85,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 68,284 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 49,890 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 37,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 37,481 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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YS08 ATV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YS08 ATV, 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 YS08 ATV registered?

YS08 ATV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YS08 ATV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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