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YY08 FJO

2008 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,296 mi
Last recorded91,296 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 FJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 91,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 91,296 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 82,531 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 76,857 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 76,857 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 70,318 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 70,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,636 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,350 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,680 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 25,680 miles

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

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

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 FJO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJO, 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 YY08 FJO registered?

YY08 FJO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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