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YJ08 MZZ

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

221,035 mi
Last recorded221,035 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 221,035 miles

front and rear discs corroded

hand brake has reserve travel

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2017 215,985 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 199,440 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 199,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front antiroll fouling shock absorber

Pass 13 Feb 2015 184,759 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 153,947 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 125,640 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 125,633 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 101,024 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 75,334 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 46,513 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,733 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 MZZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MZZ, 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 MZZ registered?

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

Is YJ08 MZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ08 MZZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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