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AJ08 YEG

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

169,739 mi
Last recorded169,739 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 YEG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 169,739 miles

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

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 163,578 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 163,577 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 160,681 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 156,469 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 150,955 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 145,952 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 138,705 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 131,850 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 124,627 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 124,627 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 114,905 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 114,905 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Replaced Rear Pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 106,028 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 95,356 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2013 84,158 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 62,347 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 46,537 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre split no cords exposed

Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,249 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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 YEG is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black 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 YEG, 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 YEG registered?

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

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