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YW08 LGY

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

263,256 mi
Last recorded263,256 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW08 LGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 263,256 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 233,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 215,180 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 206,605 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 184,112 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 151,596 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2015 150,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2014 73,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate.

Fail 4 Jul 2014 73,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 65,335 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 55,521 miles

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

Outer Skin of rear silencer corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 55,521 miles

Outer Skin of rear silencer corroded.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 38,545 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 33,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 LGY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 YW08 LGY, 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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What year was YW08 LGY registered?

YW08 LGY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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