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YB08 VVU

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,899 mi
Last recorded94,899 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 VVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 94,899 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 92,045 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 90,177 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 88,709 miles

travel on parking brake lever

Fail 27 Jul 2023 88,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 17 Aug 2022 87,535 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 85,069 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 85,069 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 83,181 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 78,890 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 70,240 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 62,902 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 62,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 57,567 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 53,122 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 47,496 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 41,521 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,497 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 28,291 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 28,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 VVU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VVU, 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 VVU registered?

YB08 VVU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YB08 VVU shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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