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YX08 XFO

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

185,988 mi
Last recorded185,988 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 185,988 miles

Coil spring corroded OS NSF OS NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAYS

Fail 31 Mar 2022 185,987 miles

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

Coil spring corroded OS NSF OS NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAYS

Pass 14 Aug 2020 176,370 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 176,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 166,840 miles

Front Discs corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bigger arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering Rack arm (Play)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bigger bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust leak on rear box

Pass 29 Mar 2018 155,237 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 155,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 149,279 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 145,767 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 141,759 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 130,088 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 105,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 80,652 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,104 miles

nsr tyre low pressure

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

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 XFO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 YX08 XFO, 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 XFO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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