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YX08 ZVO

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,481 mi
Last recorded94,481 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 ZVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 94,481 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 31 May 2017 94,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 82,023 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s front inner rear bushes have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 74,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2014 67,125 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 57,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 May 2013 57,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 May 2012 45,843 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 33,294 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 ZVO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZVO, 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 ZVO registered?

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

Is YX08 ZVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX08 ZVO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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