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WJ08 YBY

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

83,236 mi
Last recorded83,236 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 YBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 83,236 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 81,158 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 79,208 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 77,325 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 75,016 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Residue around steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 73,411 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear tyre tread feathered. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 71,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread feathered. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 69,724 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 67,633 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 64,550 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 61,009 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 59,319 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 57,009 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 57,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 55,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake lever high

rear pads fitted to rear seat belt at time of test

Pass 3 Mar 2012 52,677 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 45,153 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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WJ08 YBY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WJ08 YBY, 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 WJ08 YBY registered?

WJ08 YBY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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