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YY08 JFZ

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,132 mi
Last recorded148,132 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 JFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 148,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Towbar component slightly damaged but cable tied (6.1.6 (a))

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

exhaust deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 25 Jul 2022 145,286 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 139,744 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 138,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 138,250 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 136,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge near to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 136,274 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror indicator lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge near to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2018 132,518 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 128,409 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% top bulb out 1 of 2 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tail light and wing damaged no sharp edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 124,681 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

under trays /// front /// sides // rear

Pass 30 Oct 2015 120,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

all four tyres deflated // need air

both front tyres bold inner edge / / tyres flat

large under trays

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 27 Oct 2015 120,716 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side split open (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

all four tyres deflated // need air

both front tyres bold inner edge / / tyres flat

large under trays

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2014 110,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R lamp lens damaged but not affecting opperation

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wipers deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2014 110,608 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R lamp lens damaged but not affecting opperation

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2013 96,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust centre silencer starting to deteriorate

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2012 70,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2012 70,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear number plate slightly insecure

Fail 10 Jun 2011 49,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 49,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 JFZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 JFZ, 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 JFZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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