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CP08 YSE

2008 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,437 mi
Last recorded89,437 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 YSE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 89,437 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 80,182 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock asorber misting off oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c v boot deterating (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 80,177 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working side light bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock asorber misting off oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c v boot deterating (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 69,541 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 64,227 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 64,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 22 Jan 2022 60,628 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of the car(at edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 60,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of the car(at edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 56,813 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 53,719 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

oily steering rack

Fail 22 Jan 2020 53,668 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

oily enging

oily steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2019 49,735 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 46,011 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 42,528 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 39,180 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 36,364 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 33,031 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 33,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,740 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,874 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 20,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 14,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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CP08 YSE is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CP08 YSE, 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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CP08 YSE is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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