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YB08 UBU

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

190,963 mi
Last recorded190,963 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 UBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 190,963 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 190,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2025 174,756 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 171,626 miles

All tyres slightly distorted

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 163,051 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear tyre distorted

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre size 205/50x17

Fail 21 Jul 2023 163,051 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside rear tyre distorted

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre size 205/50x17

Pass 22 Jul 2022 142,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear tyre distorted

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 123,749 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 107,760 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 107,760 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 97,553 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 90,256 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush soft (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush soft (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 83,641 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Apr 2017 83,641 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 76,354 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 70,468 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 70,468 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,584 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2013 56,610 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 53,649 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,271 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 UBU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UBU, 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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YB08 UBU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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