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YB08 OFW

2008 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

161,984 mi
Last recorded161,984 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 OFW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 161,984 miles

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

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

Offside Rear body damage

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2026 161,984 miles

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

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

Offside Rear body damage

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 149,966 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 28 May 2025 149,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2024 138,237 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 138,237 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 127,889 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 127,889 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 119,344 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 119,344 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 109,886 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

offside rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2020 106,448 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 105,211 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 102,616 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 97,664 miles

Front wishbone bushes splitting .. movement in bushes

Slight leak from steering rack

Fail 12 Jul 2017 97,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front wishbone bushes splitting .. movement in bushes

Slight leak from steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2016 94,618 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,149 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

all 4 tyres 2/3 worn

Pass 8 Nov 2014 80,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Nov 2014 80,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 69,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2012 56,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 46,600 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 42,994 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 42,994 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 OFW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OFW, 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 OFW registered?

YB08 OFW is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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