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YS08 LLK

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,402 mi
Last recorded134,402 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 LLK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 134,402 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexy pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 134,402 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexy pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 113,642 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 96,460 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 92,950 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 89,351 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 89,351 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working Orange (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 82,828 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jun 2018 82,828 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted not sealing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 76,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm the legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm the legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm the legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 69,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 69,738 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 59,495 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,109 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 52,109 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 44,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,793 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 35,766 miles

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,766 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 22,987 miles

slight damage Nearside rear

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 LLK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LLK, 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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YS08 LLK is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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