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YJ08 MZW

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,944 mi
Last recorded128,944 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 128,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (nearside and offside control arm bushes worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 128,827 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2020 128,827 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2019 128,084 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2018 127,973 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 127,218 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 119,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 106,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 89,854 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 89,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 75,138 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 65,587 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 49,744 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,288 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 16,060 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 MZW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YJ08 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 YJ08 MZW registered?

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

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