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YJ08 MZT

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

209,354 mi
Last recorded209,354 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 MZT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 209,354 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 209,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 202,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2018 202,044 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 193,978 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 178,168 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 161,888 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 135,561 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 135,561 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 119,751 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 101,727 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 80,420 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 51,222 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 21,328 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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YJ08 MZT is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YJ08 MZT, 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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YJ08 MZT is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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