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AC08 YZY

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,766 mi
Last recorded94,766 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 YZY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 94,766 miles

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

fuel filter cable tied up

Fail 17 Oct 2025 94,766 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel filter cable tied up

Pass 2 Oct 2024 90,518 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 90,518 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 89,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 87,075 miles

offside front inner cv gaiter split slightly

rear inner discs corroded

rear tyres wearing slightly uneven

Pass 30 Sep 2021 83,499 miles

front and rear brake back plates corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2020 79,749 miles

front inner pads wearing thin and discs corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2020 79,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front inner pads wearing thin and discs corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2019 76,306 miles

front inner discs corrode slightly

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Oct 2018 71,806 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 71,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 67,278 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 61,729 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 61,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2015 57,133 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 57,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 52,141 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 47,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 47,037 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,710 miles

Diesel smoke emissions too clean to be recorded - no printout.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,954 miles

Diesel smoke emissions too clean to be recorded - no printout.

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 YZY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YZY, 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 YZY registered?

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

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The MOT history for AC08 YZY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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