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AJ08 YEK

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,999 mi
Last recorded147,999 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 147,999 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 133,442 miles

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

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

Rear seat belts are inaccessible and unchecked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 126,726 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark on min mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 123,844 miles

Rear Unable to test all rear seat belts due to seats being folding

Fail 1 Nov 2019 123,843 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Unable to test all rear seat belts due to seats being folding

Pass 12 Nov 2018 116,154 miles

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

Rear tyres are both worn smooth on their inner edges

rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 9 Nov 2018 116,153 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres are both worn smooth on their inner edges

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 15 Nov 2017 107,972 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 107,972 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 99,736 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 99,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 88,919 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 76,825 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 65,480 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 58,220 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 54,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,387 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 38,915 miles

Advise front brake pads are getting low

Fail 22 Feb 2011 38,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise front brake pads are getting low

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 YEK 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 68.4%.

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

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