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AJ08 YDN

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,208 mi
Last recorded110,208 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 YDN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 110,208 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 105,357 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 100,661 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 95,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector cracked

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 91,692 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 88,998 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 88,998 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 82,171 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 82,169 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 72,986 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 66,950 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 63,231 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 58,149 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 54,830 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 54,830 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 47,907 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 42,393 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 35,395 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,726 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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AJ08 YDN is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AJ08 YDN, 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 AJ08 YDN registered?

AJ08 YDN is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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