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YC08 EBV

2008 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,570 mi
Last recorded128,570 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 EBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 128,570 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 126,193 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 126,193 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 124,771 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 124,771 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 120,725 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 120,725 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 118,257 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 118,257 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking on bulk head leaking down (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 115,839 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 115,839 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Cable broken (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear Secondary side light not working

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 3 Sep 2018 109,520 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 109,520 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 100,186 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 90,963 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 90,963 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 85,253 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 85,253 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 75,574 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 65,136 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 51,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 40,895 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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YC08 EBV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YC08 EBV, 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 YC08 EBV registered?

YC08 EBV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2008.

Is YC08 EBV safe to buy?

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