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BV08 YUW

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

178,039 mi
Last recorded178,039 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 YUW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 178,039 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 178,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 168,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexis (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2024 158,353 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2023 148,887 miles

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

Rear boot struts weak

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2022 138,919 miles

Nearside Front lower arm (rear bush) deteriorated slightly

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2021 128,440 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 122,755 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust shield loose.

Fail 14 Jan 2020 122,730 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both dipped beams. Probably the bulb not seated correctly. (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust shield loose.

Pass 2 Nov 2018 117,422 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn

Fail 2 Nov 2018 117,422 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly worn

Offside Front tyre worn

Pass 23 Feb 2018 109,685 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 97,050 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 83,976 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 72,192 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 61,057 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn out on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,110 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,161 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,913 miles

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

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

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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BV08 YUW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BV08 YUW, 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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BV08 YUW is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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