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YX08 OUG

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

212,220 mi
Last recorded212,220 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 OUG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 212,220 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 196,995 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 181,506 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 170,507 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 152,744 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 152,744 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 138,789 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 128,042 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 117,377 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 107,713 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 107,713 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 96,371 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 82,391 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

Pass 11 Aug 2011 70,561 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 64,915 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 OUG is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OUG, 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 OUG registered?

YX08 OUG is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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