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AD08 YMW

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

152,042 mi
Last recorded152,042 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 YMW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 152,042 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 149,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 142,282 miles

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

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

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

Offside wing mirror cover missing

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2023 142,281 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))

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

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

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

Offside wing mirror cover missing

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2021 131,428 miles

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust corroing

Pass 16 Dec 2020 122,250 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 120,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

slight play in Mcpherson strut top mount

Fail 20 Jun 2019 120,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

exhaust corroded

slight play in Mcpherson strut top mount

Pass 1 May 2018 119,913 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 119,913 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 115,477 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2017 115,476 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 102,310 miles

Centre exhaust box deteriorated/corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 102,310 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Centre exhaust box deteriorated/corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Nearside Front tyre has been run flat causing sidewall damage.

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 96,109 miles

Centre silencer box deteriorated/corroded.

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 30 Dec 2015 96,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre silencer box deteriorated/corroded.

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on the inner tread band. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 82,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust casing deteriorated

warning lamps on dash

Pass 20 Nov 2013 68,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust centre box deteriorated/corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 68,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre box deteriorated/corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 54,336 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 47,871 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 40,119 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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AD08 YMW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc 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 AD08 YMW, 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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AD08 YMW is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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