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YY08 FLB

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,514 mi
Last recorded123,514 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 FLB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 123,514 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 119,469 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 119,469 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2021 113,122 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 113,122 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 109,710 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 12 Feb 2020 109,710 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

handbrake travel high

Pass 30 Jan 2019 103,240 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 103,240 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 98,376 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 90,869 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 90,869 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on limit (4.1.E.1)

heatsheild insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2016 80,346 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 67,684 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 57,621 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 46,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2013 46,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2012 38,777 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 31,332 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 FLB is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FLB, 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 FLB registered?

YY08 FLB is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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