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WR08 YFA

2008 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

66,012 mi
Last recorded66,012 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 YFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 66,012 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 64,645 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 64,645 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 62,945 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 61,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 60,528 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 59,224 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 59,224 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 57,646 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 54,515 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 54,515 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 50,616 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 50,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 42,133 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 35,937 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)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 35,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

Fail 30 May 2014 30,665 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 30,665 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 24,365 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 17,233 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)

Fail 15 May 2012 17,231 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)

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)

Pass 19 May 2011 5,827 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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WR08 YFA is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WR08 YFA, 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 WR08 YFA registered?

WR08 YFA is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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