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YB08 UTV

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,452 mi
Last recorded86,452 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 UTV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 86,452 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 81,841 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 77,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 73,186 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 69,984 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 66,749 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 66,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 63,379 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 63,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2020 63,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2019 56,399 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 51,652 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 51,652 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 47,476 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 47,476 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 42,948 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 42,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 37,487 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 33,717 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 27,867 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 20,179 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 15,292 miles

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

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

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 UTV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UTV, 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 UTV registered?

YB08 UTV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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