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YB08 OUU

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,520 mi
Last recorded125,520 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 OUU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 125,520 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 120,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn + approx 3.0mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 120,666 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn + approx 3.0mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 115,735 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 111,164 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 111,164 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 105,819 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 103,468 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 103,468 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 98,983 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 91,869 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 91,869 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 84,843 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,903 miles

silencer in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2015 67,248 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2014 58,148 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 47,288 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 37,338 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,404 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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YB08 OUU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 YB08 OUU, 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 YB08 OUU registered?

YB08 OUU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YB08 OUU 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.

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