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YT08 UOR

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,849 mi
Last recorded180,849 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 UOR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2020 180,849 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Jan 2019 171,076 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 168,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre small cuts on inner edges been run flat

centre and rear exhaust boxes outer casing starting to corrode

offside and nearside rear brake hoses rubber ends covers deteriorating and split

Pass 20 Mar 2017 162,090 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 157,098 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 151,403 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Mar 2014 145,508 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 139,898 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 120,410 miles

minor flat spot on offside rear inner wheel rim

nearside front side marker bulb inop

rear brake pads wearing low

signs of oil seepage through under tray

Fail 11 Feb 2011 74,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

chips in windscreen

slight damage showing on n/s/r inner wheel rim

Pass 11 Feb 2011 74,593 miles

chips in windscreen

slight damage showing on n/s/r inner wheel rim

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 UOR is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YT08 UOR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT08 UOR registered?

YT08 UOR is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is YT08 UOR safe to buy?

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