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YS08 YSJ

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,640 mi
Last recorded180,640 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 YSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 180,640 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 176,158 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 176,158 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 174,154 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 162,497 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 135,397 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 112,282 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 86,700 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 62,985 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 62,975 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1 of 2 rear side light out nearside

objects hanging from mirror obstructing drivers vieu

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 YSJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 YS08 YSJ, 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 YSJ registered?

YS08 YSJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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