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AC08 YAX

2008 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,597 mi
Last recorded111,597 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 YAX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 111,597 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 106,165 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot has small cut

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all four tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2022 99,805 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 99,802 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 94,188 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 91,584 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 86,030 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 86,030 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 77,880 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 77,876 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 71,111 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four wearing on the inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 64,282 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 55,742 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 46,051 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,919 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 28,439 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 28,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 18,159 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 18,159 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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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AC08 YAX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol 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 AC08 YAX, 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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What year was AC08 YAX registered?

AC08 YAX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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The MOT history for AC08 YAX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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