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YX08 XFZ

2008 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,283 mi
Last recorded69,283 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 XFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 69,283 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 69,283 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2023 65,773 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 62,320 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 62,320 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 58,574 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 52,884 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 48,553 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 45,220 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 40,517 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 34,831 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 34,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 31,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 26,364 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 22,900 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

the outer sidewall of both the offside and nearside rear tyres are cracking / perishing

Pass 21 Dec 2012 17,901 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 15,647 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 12,486 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 XFZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XFZ, 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 XFZ registered?

YX08 XFZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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