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BF08 YXO

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,113 mi
Last recorded141,113 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 YXO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 141,113 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 134,152 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 127,556 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Covers fitted preventing full inspection (underbody and sills)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 118,010 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 118,010 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 113,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 108,156 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 108,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 99,851 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 99,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 91,413 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 81,267 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 71,634 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 60,646 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 49,754 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Apr 2012 37,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 May 2011 28,823 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 28,823 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 28,024 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 27,963 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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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BF08 YXO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BF08 YXO, 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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BF08 YXO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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