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YS08 YSM

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,254 mi
Last recorded160,254 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 YSM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 160,254 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 160,254 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 157,360 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 154,417 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 142,598 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 126,338 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 108,381 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 108,381 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 94,735 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 87,786 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 76,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 59,916 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 46,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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 YSM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YSM, 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 YSM registered?

YS08 YSM is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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