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YX08 UPS

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

207,505 mi
Last recorded207,505 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 UPS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 207,505 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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Fail 2 Jul 2020 207,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose wheel to disc (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour mirror bulb (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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Pass 22 Feb 2019 195,876 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 180,385 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 180,385 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 164,913 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside mirror damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 164,898 miles

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

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

Offside mirror damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 146,248 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 127,306 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 109,984 miles

n/s rear tyre worn slightly low in places on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn badly on inner edge just within legal tread limit

Pass 22 Feb 2013 100,596 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 100,596 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 83,549 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 64,454 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 UPS is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UPS, 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 UPS registered?

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

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