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AB08 YHC

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,368 mi
Last recorded146,368 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 YHC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 146,368 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 146,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 134,491 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 134,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 122,871 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 116,218 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 112,747 miles

CENTRE & REAR XHAUST DETERIORATING

Fail 1 Nov 2021 112,747 miles

CENTRE & REAR XHAUST DETERIORATING

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 106,583 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 99,359 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHT WEARING INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR XHAUST SILENCERS DETERIORATING (outer skins)

Fail 8 Oct 2019 99,359 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHT WEARING INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR XHAUST SILENCERS DETERIORATING (outer skins)

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

O/S/F AMBER DAY LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 17 Oct 2018 90,966 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 82,574 miles

N/S/F TYRE LIGHT WEARING INNER & OUTER EDGES!

O/S/F AMBER DAY RUNNING LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 28 Oct 2016 74,504 miles

n/s/f inner steering rack joint slight play

Pass 19 May 2016 71,436 miles

slight play n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 10 Apr 2015 60,860 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 60,860 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre worn on inside

Fail 30 May 2014 57,009 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nsr tyre worn on inside

osf tyre slight wear on inside

tow bar for lite loads only

Pass 30 May 2014 57,009 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nsr tyre worn on inside

osf tyre slight wear on inside

tow bar for lite loads only

Pass 20 May 2013 49,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 39,369 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 31,968 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,968 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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AB08 YHC is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB08 YHC, 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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AB08 YHC is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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