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AB08 YGZ

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

159,445 mi
Last recorded159,445 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 YGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 159,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 159,445 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2025 153,117 miles

Exhaust boxes are corroded and the center exhaust mount

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

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 Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft area damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Front inbalance close to the limit (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 May 2025 153,117 miles

Exhaust boxes are corroded and the center exhaust mount

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft area damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Front inbalance close to the limit (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 May 2024 143,692 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 143,692 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2023 138,326 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 138,324 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2022 133,213 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 133,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 125,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

marks on windscreen

rear exhaust hanger corroded off

Fail 19 May 2021 125,288 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

marks on windscreen

rear exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 7 Feb 2020 116,721 miles

Front Nearside and Offside inner CV Gaiters split but still prevents ingress of dirt

Pass 30 Jan 2019 110,609 miles

Exhaust corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 102,438 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 102,438 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 93,828 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 93,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 89,939 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 83,044 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 74,451 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,927 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 59,201 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 59,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 47,094 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 45,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2011 45,058 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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AB08 YGZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AB08 YGZ, 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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AB08 YGZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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