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YX08 NXW

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,274 mi
Last recorded63,274 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 NXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 63,274 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 63,274 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 49,044 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 42,636 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 38,282 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroding (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroding (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box outer covering rotting

Fail 23 Feb 2017 38,282 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroding (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroding (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box outer covering rotting

Pass 1 Mar 2016 32,488 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 26,827 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 22,179 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 19,366 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 15,607 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 12,534 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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YX08 NXW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YX08 NXW, 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 YX08 NXW registered?

YX08 NXW is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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