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YY08 HVZ

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,993 mi
Last recorded93,993 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 93,993 miles

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

General corrosion

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 93,993 miles

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

General corrosion

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 89,524 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 85,148 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 81,001 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 81,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 74,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 63,708 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 57,049 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 52,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 44,306 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 37,735 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 30,651 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 24,014 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 17,199 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre flat, reinflated to 32psi but no sign of a puncture???

Rear wiper blade missing.

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 HVZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HVZ, 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 HVZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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