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YX08 ZVP

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,239 mi
Last recorded125,239 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 ZVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 125,239 miles

exhaust system starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2021 125,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and on wear limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2020 120,800 miles

Nearside Front side marker inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 120,800 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front side marker inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 113,265 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 113,251 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 104,685 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 96,200 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed off on inner edge

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 89,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Scrubbing inner edge badly

Pass 20 Mar 2015 81,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 73,322 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 61,487 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,545 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 37,826 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,826 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 ZVP is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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