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YB08 SGZ

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,465 mi
Last recorded79,465 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 79,465 miles

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

Rear Rear exhaust silencer casing corroded and peeling

Pass 10 Apr 2025 75,972 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 73,219 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 70,007 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 66,748 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 66,748 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 63,785 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 60,960 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 57,863 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,880 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 49,429 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 45,736 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 41,778 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 37,897 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 37,897 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 33,388 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 26,789 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,274 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 22,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 SGZ 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 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 YB08 SGZ, 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 SGZ registered?

YB08 SGZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YB08 SGZ 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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