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YN08 ZNU

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,565 mi
Last recorded138,565 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 ZNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 138,565 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 132,181 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 124,668 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 124,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 116,499 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 116,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 107,973 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 101,485 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 94,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 94,850 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 88,197 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 78,467 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 78,467 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 68,761 miles

no smoke detected during test

Pass 15 Dec 2016 63,793 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 63,793 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 54,531 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut but not to cord

all brake pipes coated in grease. unable to fully inspect

Pass 23 Dec 2014 47,160 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 26,495 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 18,413 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 13,384 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 13,376 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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YN08 ZNU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YN08 ZNU, 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 YN08 ZNU registered?

YN08 ZNU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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