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AM08 NYZ

2008 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,695 mi
Last recorded155,695 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 NYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 155,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play maybe innner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive crank seal box side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective last hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 155,690 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel needs adjustment, (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high ns is slightly high adjuster not functioning os is VERY HIGH adjuster not functioning (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working 1 bulb is out on either side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen no fluid coming/cant hear pump (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play maybe innner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive crank seal box side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective last hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 146,940 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 146,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 140,250 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 131,000 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 130,992 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 120,478 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2020 112,707 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 112,707 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 104,125 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 104,116 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 94,848 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 88,220 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 88,214 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 75,384 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 27 Mar 2015 50,774 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 39,786 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 35,542 miles

Advise front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2011 18,865 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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AM08 NYZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AM08 NYZ, 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 AM08 NYZ registered?

AM08 NYZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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