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YJ08 MZV

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

219,601 mi
Last recorded219,601 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 MZV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 219,601 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 219,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 219,348 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 212,684 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2017 212,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2016 205,667 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 195,971 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 180,292 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 149,754 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 127,897 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 100,127 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 65,025 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,556 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 MZV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MZV, 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 YJ08 MZV registered?

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

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