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YX08 XGG

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,701 mi
Last recorded61,701 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 XGG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2016 61,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 53,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,899 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 37,425 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,599 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,655 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 XGG is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XGG, 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 XGG registered?

YX08 XGG is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is YX08 XGG safe to buy?

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