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BN08 YZF

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,928 mi
Last recorded174,928 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 YZF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 174,928 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 174,928 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 168,100 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 167,922 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective rack end nut not tight (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 161,453 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 161,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 155,550 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 155,548 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 149,554 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriotated

Pass 9 Oct 2020 137,117 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 137,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 124,783 miles

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

handbrake travel more than normal but adequate

Fail 3 Oct 2019 124,783 miles

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

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

handbrake travel more than normal but adequate

Pass 3 Oct 2018 104,478 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 104,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 83,146 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 75,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Exhaust silencers corroded on outer skins

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbones rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,141 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 66,141 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,374 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake travel becoming excessive

Fail 10 Mar 2014 56,373 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake travel becoming excessive

rear tyres badly deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,437 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 42,387 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,960 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 38,960 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 YZF is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YZF, 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 YZF registered?

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

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