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YY08 HVM

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

183,012 mi
Last recorded183,012 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 HVM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 183,012 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s+o/s d-bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear surface rust

Fail 31 Jul 2023 183,012 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s+o/s d-bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear surface rust

Pass 14 Mar 2022 168,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 157,790 miles

exhaust system very heavily corroded

slight flexing on front lower arms rear support bushes

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2020 157,790 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear no plate lights inop / contacts on bulb holders corroded away (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system very heavily corroded

slight flexing on front lower arms rear support bushes

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion

Pass 20 May 2019 146,593 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm bush perished

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 May 2019 146,593 miles

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

Nearside Front lower suspension arm bush perished

Nearside Rear shocker protection kit split

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 133,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber protection kit split

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 120,560 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear damper bumpstop perished

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine undertray damaged

exhaust silencer corroded

number plate lamps dim

spare wheel insecure

Fail 18 May 2017 120,559 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached upper mounting broken (2.7.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear damper bumpstop perished

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine undertray damaged

exhaust silencer corroded

number plate lamps dim

spare wheel insecure

Pass 24 May 2016 111,900 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 111,900 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone, rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 98,896 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 98,896 miles

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

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

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

Heat shield sat on tailpipe

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2014 86,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 May 2014 86,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2013 75,143 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads getting low

nearside front wishbone bush rear bush split and pulling away

nearside rear shocckabsorber bump stop perished and worn

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing to bald

rear brake im-balance 100/80 neaside rear 100 offside rear 80

rear brake pads getting low

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 23 May 2013 75,143 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads getting low

nearside front wishbone bush rear bush split and pulling away

nearside rear shocckabsorber bump stop perished and worn

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing to bald

offside rear upper side lamp not working

rear brake im-balance 100/80 neaside rear 100 offside rear 80

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 May 2012 61,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front pads getting low 5-6000 miles approx

nearside rear shock absorber upper bump stop starting to crack and perishing

offside rear door front edge door seal split

rear silencer corroded on outer skin and loose

Fail 23 May 2012 61,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front pads getting low 5-6000 miles approx

nearside rear shock absorber upper bump stop starting to crack and perishing

offside rear door front edge door seal split

rear silencer corroded on outer skin and loose

Fail 26 May 2011 47,834 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 47,834 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 HVM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HVM, 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 HVM is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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