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YB08 UCA

2008 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

148,643 mi
Last recorded148,643 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 148,643 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 145,756 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes worn at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 145,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes worn at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 139,863 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 139,863 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 134,464 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 134,464 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 128,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 123,330 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 123,330 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Hid converted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Hid converted (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 7 Aug 2020 117,015 miles

advise front flexy exhaust pipe blowing

Pass 12 Aug 2019 110,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flex deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2019 110,381 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (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))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2018 102,895 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 102,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 86,432 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 76,265 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 76,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly unevenly on the inside edge

Pass 27 Jul 2015 62,748 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 51,414 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 51,414 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust front flexie joint in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2012 39,391 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,248 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 25,347 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 UCA 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 64%.

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 UCA, 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 UCA is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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