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YY08 TKZ

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,355 mi
Last recorded100,355 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 TKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 100,355 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 100,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 89,162 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 89,162 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 75,588 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 11 Jun 2020 75,586 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount? (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,648 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2018 67,296 miles

engine cover fitted

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 60,325 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2017 60,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 54,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2016 54,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 49,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs very worn and heavily lipped

offside rear tyre worn close to limit 205/55/16/V

rear brake discs very worn corroded and lipped

rear brake pads very low

Fail 3 Jul 2015 49,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs very worn and heavily lipped

offside rear tyre worn close to limit 205/55/16/V

rear brake discs very worn corroded and lipped

rear brake pads very low

Pass 1 Jul 2014 42,086 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 37,799 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,214 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 26,684 miles

Front wipers starting to smear.

Offside wing mirror damaged, cracked but is secure and view still ok.

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 TKZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TKZ, 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 TKZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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