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YT08 WNF

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,188 mi
Last recorded176,188 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 WNF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 176,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre To Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Suspension Arm Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 176,188 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre To Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Suspension Arm Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 175,895 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 171,392 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 164,028 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 154,714 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 137,183 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 119,589 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 103,771 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 88,167 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 88,167 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 71,177 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 54,288 miles

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)

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 WNF is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 YT08 WNF, 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 WNF is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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