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CP08 YYS

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

95,414 mi
Last recorded95,414 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 YYS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 95,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cut outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cut outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 95,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cut outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cut outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 91,149 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 91,147 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 86,827 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Cracked lens

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 86,827 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Cracked lens

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 81,652 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 76,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 76,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 70,352 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear lamp - damaged

Offside mirror repeater lens - damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2021 70,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

Offside Rear lamp - damaged

Offside mirror repeater lens - damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2020 65,772 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 65,771 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 61,836 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 56,987 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 52,768 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 52,768 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 46,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear upper position lamp

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 46,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear upper position lamp

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 41,729 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 41,729 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front wishbone rear bush cracked

offside front wishbone rear bush cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2014 35,835 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 28,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 28,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2012 22,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre has a deep cut to the outer sidewall - no cords or structure exposed

Pass 11 Jul 2012 22,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f tyre has a deep cut to the outer sidewall - no cords or structure exposed

Pass 10 Jun 2011 14,682 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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CP08 YYS is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 CP08 YYS, 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 YYS is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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