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YE08 MZW

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,994 mi
Last recorded167,994 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 MZW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 167,994 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 151,026 miles

Central Rear Box deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 157,022 miles

Central Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Box deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 138,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jul 2022 138,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2020 112,974 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 9 Jun 2020 112,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2019 107,597 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2019 107,597 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2018 93,775 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 29 Jun 2018 93,775 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 81,103 miles

Front tyres wearing in the inner edges

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm also wearing on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm also wearing on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 64,700 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 54,021 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 44,942 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 44,942 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 41,094 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,957 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge,possibly tracking required

Fail 19 Jun 2012 32,957 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge,possibly tracking required

Pass 6 Jun 2011 19,385 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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YE08 MZW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MZW, 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 MZW registered?

YE08 MZW is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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