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AV08 YCN

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

222,309 mi
Last recorded222,309 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 YCN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 222,309 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 222,309 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 209,806 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 209,806 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 198,771 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 198,771 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 189,326 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 176,826 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 162,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 143,867 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 132,045 miles

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

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

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

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 YCN is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AV08 YCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV08 YCN registered?

AV08 YCN is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is AV08 YCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 YCN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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