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YS08 FWB

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,710 mi
Last recorded106,710 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 FWB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 106,710 miles

the exhaust system is corroded/worn.

Fail 4 May 2018 106,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

the exhaust system is corroded/worn.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 95,139 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

the exhaust system is corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 83,095 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

the exhaust system is corroded.

Pass 1 May 2015 72,132 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre is cracking in the tread

Pass 1 May 2014 59,606 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 49,695 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,756 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 22,166 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 FWB is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YS08 FWB, 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 FWB registered?

YS08 FWB is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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