CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y23 HJR

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,317 mi
Last recorded150,317 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 HJR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 150,317 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 148,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 148,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 138,964 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 122,117 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 107,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust backbox headshield slightly damaged but functonality not affected

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 95,346 miles

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

Rear exhaust rear silencer box outer casing corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2020 95,346 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust rear silencer box outer casing corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2019 85,481 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 85,481 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 76,817 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 69,707 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 63,557 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 11 Sep 2015 57,472 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 11 Sep 2015 57,472 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 50,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre valve stem split/perished

Pass 12 Sep 2013 44,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 40,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2011 33,049 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y23 HJR is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y23 HJR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y23 HJR?

You can check the full history of Y23 HJR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y23 HJR registered?

Y23 HJR is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is Y23 HJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y23 HJR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y23 HJR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y23 HJR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.