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AC08 YBR

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

174,831 mi
Last recorded174,831 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 YBR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 174,831 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 174,831 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 26 Oct 2022 172,170 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 172,170 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 167,763 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 167,684 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 164,362 miles

Hand/Park brake lever long travel

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

Pass 16 May 2019 155,127 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 155,127 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 151,106 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2018 151,106 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 142,467 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 142,467 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 142,467 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 129,415 miles

Offside Front lower suspension arm,rear support block some play

advise both front tyres uneven wear

advise suction cup removed from swept area

Pass 2 Apr 2015 114,003 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 95,387 miles

Offside Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

advice both front tyres worn on inner shoulders close to 1.6mm

Pass 23 Apr 2013 79,335 miles

advice slight seepege from nearside and offside front inner steering rack joint seals

Fail 23 Apr 2013 79,335 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

advice slight seepege from nearside and offside front inner steering rack joint seals

Pass 25 Apr 2012 65,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,440 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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AC08 YBR is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AC08 YBR, 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 YBR registered?

AC08 YBR is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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