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AJ08 YEU

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,150 mi
Last recorded95,150 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 95,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fiited full inspection not possible

Pass 20 Jan 2021 87,846 miles

under trays fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 23 Jan 2020 83,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted full inspection not possible

Fail 20 Jan 2020 83,668 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (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))

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 pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under trays fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 1 Feb 2019 72,934 miles

under trays fitted full inspection not possible

Fail 29 Jan 2019 72,932 miles

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

under trays fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 29 Jan 2018 61,077 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted full inspection not possible

Fail 29 Jan 2018 61,077 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 26 Jan 2017 52,087 miles

engine cover fitted full inspection not possible

under trays fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 1 Feb 2016 42,586 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 41,984 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 41,984 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 30,544 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 30,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Feb 2014 28,527 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 28,525 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 24,422 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,508 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 16,464 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 YEU 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 YEU, 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 YEU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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