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YY08 HWG

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,671 mi
Last recorded73,671 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 HWG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2016 73,671 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 71,214 miles

Drivers side front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,298 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer corroded

nearside upper tail lamp inoperative

Pass 13 May 2013 60,285 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer outer skuin corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 54,200 miles

front wipers smearing slighlty

Pass 5 May 2011 42,825 miles

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

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 HWG is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HWG, 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 HWG registered?

YY08 HWG is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is YY08 HWG safe to buy?

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