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YY08 BKU

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

199,218 mi
Last recorded199,218 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 BKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 199,218 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 199,196 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 185,426 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 185,413 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 165,488 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 165,484 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s rear pads low

Pass 24 Mar 2018 145,892 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 145,892 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 126,378 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 100,949 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 100,939 miles

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2014 98,391 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 89,960 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 74,343 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,511 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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YY08 BKU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 YY08 BKU, 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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YY08 BKU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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