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YX08 OTD

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,272 mi
Last recorded146,272 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 OTD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 146,272 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 140,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 134,586 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 134,586 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 126,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 122,157 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 122,157 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 112,961 miles

Exhaust system getting corroded.

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 103,856 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 93,807 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Fail 28 Feb 2017 93,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 7 Mar 2016 81,709 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 70,491 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 70,491 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,502 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Mar 2014 60,502 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2013 59,255 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,677 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 54,677 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,681 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside upper tail lamp inoperative

rear brake discs worn

windscreen stonechipped

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 OTD is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTD, 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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YX08 OTD is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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