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YX08 YJK

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

195,061 mi
Last recorded195,061 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 YJK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 195,061 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 187,900 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 181,121 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 175,765 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake worn & corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 169,678 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 158,159 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 158,155 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 137,610 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 105,931 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 70,451 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)

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 YJK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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