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YT08 NCA

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

161,217 mi
Last recorded161,217 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 NCA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 161,217 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 161,216 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 153,532 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 153,532 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front tyre inner edge almost showing cords

Pass 16 Nov 2021 148,376 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 148,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 140,939 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 140,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 135,365 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 135,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 120,862 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 105,414 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/flexy (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 105,414 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 99,329 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight noise in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 23 Aug 2016 99,329 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slight run out (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield loose and tail pipe mount corroded off .

Pass 27 Aug 2015 89,510 miles

205/55 R16 91V tyre size

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 89,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working side repeator in wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front . possible empty (8.2.3)

205/55 R16 91V tyre size

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 81,578 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 71,417 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 57,266 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 57,266 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 44,065 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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YT08 NCA is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YT08 NCA, 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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YT08 NCA is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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