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BN08 YZD

2008 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,614 mi
Last recorded167,614 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 YZD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 167,614 miles

Nearside Rear lens cracked

exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2026 167,611 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lens cracked

exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2025 163,910 miles

Nearside Rear lens cracked

exhaust silencer & tail box rusty

Fail 24 Jul 2025 163,898 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lens cracked

exhaust silencer & tail box rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2024 159,864 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

exhaust boxes rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2024 159,850 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

exhaust boxes rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2023 155,162 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2023 155,158 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2022 147,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 141,847 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2021 141,501 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 136,043 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2019 131,131 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2018 123,149 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 115,183 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 115,157 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 104,779 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 95,574 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 84,287 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 84,287 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 72,366 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 52,855 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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BN08 YZD is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BN08 YZD, 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 BN08 YZD registered?

BN08 YZD is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BN08 YZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 YZD shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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