CarVerify

Free Car Check

YD08 OVK

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,936 mi
Last recorded151,936 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 OVK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 151,936 miles

All suspension arms/Front subframe/Rear Axle corroded

Engine covers/Under trays/Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 147,035 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 138,847 miles

Nearside steering rack slightly leaking into steering rack boot

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2023 138,847 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside steering rack slightly leaking into steering rack boot

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2022 128,473 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension components

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

skin on silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2021 116,591 miles

Corrosion on front and rear suspension components

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 14 Jul 2021 116,591 miles

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

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

Corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Jul 2020 107,416 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 96,295 miles

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2018 79,770 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 76,421 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 76,421 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 71,055 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 65,685 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,811 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,351 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 54,351 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,726 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 47,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 40,725 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,346 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YD08 OVK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YD08 OVK, 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

How do I check the history of YD08 OVK?

You can check the full history of YD08 OVK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YD08 OVK registered?

YD08 OVK is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is YD08 OVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 OVK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YD08 OVK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YD08 OVK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.