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YE08 AZJ

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,364 mi
Last recorded119,364 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 AZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 119,364 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 117,870 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 117,870 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 110,503 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

rear silencer deteriorated

under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 21 Sep 2018 110,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

rear silencer deteriorated

under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 21 Sep 2017 102,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside

Fail 20 Sep 2017 102,473 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside

Pass 22 Sep 2016 94,821 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 86,675 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 86,675 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 78,925 miles

centre silencer corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,492 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 69,989 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,990 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,142 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 45,401 miles

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)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 45,401 miles

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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YE08 AZJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YE08 AZJ, 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 YE08 AZJ registered?

YE08 AZJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is YE08 AZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 AZJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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