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AV08 YCC

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,487 mi
Last recorded72,487 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 YCC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 72,487 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 68,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension coil spring corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

o/s steering rack light mist of oil

o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush worn/ perished slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2024 65,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front flexible join worn/ deteriorated

n/s and o/s transmission drive shaft inner constant velocity boot perished

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

o/s steering rack light mist of oil

o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush worn/ perished slightly

Fail 7 Jun 2024 65,019 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front flexible join worn/ deteriorated

n/s and o/s transmission drive shaft inner constant velocity boot perished

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

o/s steering rack light mist of oil

o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush worn/ perished slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2023 61,143 miles

n/s and o/s inner cv boot perished slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

o/s steering rack light mist of oil

Pass 8 Jun 2022 57,097 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 52,544 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front flexible join worn/ perished slightly

front and rear suspension coil springs corroded slightly

n/s inner cv boot perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre feathering inner edge

o/s steering rack light mist of oil

o/s/f brake pipe union into brake hose corroded slightly

Fail 4 Jun 2021 52,542 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front flexible join worn/ perished slightly

front and rear brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge

front and rear suspension coil springs corroded slightly

n/s inner cv boot perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre feathering inner edge

o/s steering rack light mist of oil

o/s/f brake pipe union into brake hose corroded slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2020 49,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 49,045 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 45,075 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement parallel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement parallel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 39,242 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 39,242 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2017 34,234 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 34,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 26,835 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 21,900 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 18,317 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 16,546 miles

nearside rear light unit slightly damaged

Pass 30 May 2012 13,458 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 10,698 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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AV08 YCC is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AV08 YCC, 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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AV08 YCC is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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