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AA08 YNV

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,802 mi
Last recorded151,802 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 151,802 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 144,140 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 137,556 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 132,961 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2020 132,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2019 116,697 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 116,697 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 103,658 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 97,202 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread area has slight perishing

Offside Rear tyre tread area has slight perishing

Fail 21 Aug 2017 97,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre tread area has slight perishing

Offside Rear tyre tread area has slight perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2016 92,060 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 92,060 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 77,320 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 61,222 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 61,222 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,353 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 41,293 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 25,447 miles

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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AA08 YNV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AA08 YNV, 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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AA08 YNV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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