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YA08 LMF

2008 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,015 mi
Last recorded94,015 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 LMF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 94,015 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 83,979 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 76,495 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 70,149 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 60,822 miles

Front subframe painted black or undersealed

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 53,359 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 53,359 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 45,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

ball joint gators all been painted with grease

Pass 15 May 2018 39,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 31,741 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 31,741 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 23,727 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 20,282 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 20,282 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 15,561 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 11,585 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 9,056 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 7,108 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 7,108 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YA08 LMF is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YA08 LMF, 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

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What year was YA08 LMF registered?

YA08 LMF is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is YA08 LMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 LMF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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