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AC08 YZX

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

219,472 mi
Last recorded219,472 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 219,472 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

injectors area oily

Fail 15 Jan 2026 219,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure trailer socket wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

injectors area oily

Pass 6 Jan 2025 210,898 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Injector area damp

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 210,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp too bright (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Injector area damp

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 202,712 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavy edge wear no cords showing at time of test

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside dipped beam out put poor

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre edge wear

Offside dipped beam out put poor

Oil leak, but not excessive wide spread (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

hand brake travel slightly high

injector area damp

Fail 10 Jan 2024 202,691 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine oil below minimum (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre heavy edge wear no cords showing at time of test

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside dip beam out out poor

Offside Front tyre heavy edge wear no cords showing at time of test

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre edge wear

Offside dipped beam out put poor

Oil leak, but not excessive wide spread (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

hand brake travel slightly high

injector area damp

Pass 12 Jan 2023 195,771 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 195,759 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 187,792 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall and worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 187,728 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall and worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 176,494 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 176,426 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 165,676 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 157,337 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 157,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 140,073 miles

slight separating to rear trailing arm bushes

some wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Pass 9 Dec 2016 123,221 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 123,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 115,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2015 84,429 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 84,429 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 41,224 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 41,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 40,897 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 33,988 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cut not showing cord

offside mirror unit damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,457 miles

movement in o/s steering rack mount

Fail 18 Apr 2011 28,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

movement in o/s steering rack mount

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 YZX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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