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YW08 LAA

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,385 mi
Last recorded132,385 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW08 LAA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 132,385 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 112,061 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 106,235 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 106,235 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 101,292 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 94,342 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Mar 2018 86,111 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 76,525 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 76,525 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 67,191 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 67,191 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/f markerlight not working

Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,678 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 56,678 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 47,628 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 36,231 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 25,355 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 18,029 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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YW08 LAA is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YW08 LAA, 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

How do I check the history of YW08 LAA?

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What year was YW08 LAA registered?

YW08 LAA is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 March 2008.

Is YW08 LAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW08 LAA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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