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YY08 MRV

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,888 mi
Last recorded151,888 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 151,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin osf / nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 144,417 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 137,450 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 126,372 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 126,355 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 109,659 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 109,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 102,643 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 93,457 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 93,332 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 82,903 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 72,797 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2015 62,831 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 62,673 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,135 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,442 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,376 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 22,621 miles

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 MRV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MRV, 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 MRV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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