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YB08 LPC

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,973 mi
Last recorded105,973 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 LPC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 105,973 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 105,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2024 98,897 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 98,393 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 98,392 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 96,200 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 96,199 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 94,032 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 94,032 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking Fuel pipe under vehicle leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 90,656 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 90,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 86,666 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,673 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 81,672 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Coil spring fouling inner arch (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 75,460 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2018 75,456 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

component under bonnet leaking exhaust gases

Pass 21 Mar 2016 65,400 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 58,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 52,919 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,712 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 46,706 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 37,006 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 28,748 miles

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

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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YB08 LPC is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB08 LPC, 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 YB08 LPC registered?

YB08 LPC is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YB08 LPC shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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