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YC08 ECJ

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

236,979 mi
Last recorded236,979 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 ECJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 236,979 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 226,924 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 226,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 214,879 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 198,494 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 198,151 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 181,638 miles

Both inner drive shaft boots split

Fail 9 Mar 2022 181,499 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Both inner drive shaft boots split

Pass 19 Mar 2021 173,078 miles

Both inner drive shaft boots split

Fail 12 Mar 2021 172,994 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both inner drive shaft boots split

Pass 9 Mar 2020 164,781 miles

Both inner drive shaft boots split

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 164,720 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both inner drive shaft boots split

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 155,684 miles

Nearside Inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 16 Mar 2018 142,239 miles

Nearside inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 9 Mar 2018 142,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 8 Mar 2017 130,298 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre scrubbing slightly on inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2017 130,298 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre scrubbing slightly on inner edge

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 117,554 miles

front lower arm rear bushes slight movement

Fail 1 Mar 2016 117,237 miles

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

front lower arm rear bushes slight movement

Pass 26 Mar 2015 106,090 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 105,727 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front wishbone,rear bushes worn

n/s/r tyre bald inside

o/s/r tyre devoid of any tread on inside edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 85,695 miles

brake discs are rusting

Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,461 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Mar 2013 69,461 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,941 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT WEAR EDGE OF TREAD,205/55R16W

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,123 miles

nearside front tyre tread low on inner section and bald on inner egde

offside rear tyre tread low on outer edge

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 ECJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 ECJ, 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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YC08 ECJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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