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YT08 UPK

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,595 mi
Last recorded100,595 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 UPK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 100,595 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 100,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 92,879 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 79,261 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 71,408 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 5 Apr 2018 71,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2017 60,589 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 53,230 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 48,642 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 43,758 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 39,770 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 39,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear seat belt locking mechanism broken but still able to lock and release seat belt

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge but cords are not showing yet

Pass 23 Feb 2012 33,050 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 25,582 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 UPK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YT08 UPK, 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 UPK is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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